Caitlin Clark’s chemistry with Sophie Cunningham turned heads in the Indiana Fever’s 2026 WNBA preseason finale against Nigeria on Sunday.
The 24-year-old enters her third season on a mission after an injury-riddled 2025 campaign limited her to just 13 games.
Clark averaged 16.5 points, 8.8 assists and 5.0 rebounds before a groin strain shut her down. The two-time All-Star has returned with a vengeance.
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Clark is a generational talent who can slice through defenses off the dribble and torch opponents from beyond the arc. Her ability to create for teammates sets her apart.
Ahead of opening night, the Clark-Cunningham tandem gave fans a glimpse of what is to come.
Caitlin Clark is back to form
The Fever had their way with Nigeria from start to finish. Clark was the catalyst for Indiana’s dominance.
Around the nine-minute mark of the second quarter, Clark pushed the pace in transition. She scanned the floor quickly. Clark then delivered a perfect no-look pass to a cutting Cunningham. Cunningham completed the highlight with the easiest two points of the night.
The Fever’s official Instagram account shared the play shortly after.
“anotha insane CC pass,” the Fever wrote. “Caitlin Clark splits three defenders to find Sophie Cunningham for the lay.”
Indiana closed the preseason on a high note with a 105-57 victory. Clark finished with 12 points on 3-of-4 shooting, 2-of-3 from three and 4-of-4 from the free-throw line. She added four assists in 13 minutes of play. Cunningham contributed eight points and three assists in 12 minutes.
Cunningham was a priority for the Fever in offseason free agency. She re-signed on a one-year, $665,000 deal. Last season, Cunningham embraced her role as the team’s enforcer.
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Her bond with Clark extends beyond the court. That connection was impossible to ignore on this play.
Fever fans can expect more from these two when the regular season tips off on May 9 against the Dallas Wings.