OUCH! Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham Suffers Double Injury in Brutal Game—Caitlin Clark Trolls Her in the Most Savage Way Possible

It wasn’t just the scoreboard that delivered heartbreak for the Indiana Fever this week—one player walked off the court with both a busted ankle and a broken smile. Literally.

Sophie Cunningham, the fiery fifth-year guard known for her hustle and edge, had a rough night Friday. With Caitlin Clark sidelined due to a quad strain, Cunningham was forced into an expanded role as an emergency playmaker—and she gave it everything she had. That is, until the basketball gods decided she’d given just a little too much.

In the closing minutes of the Fever’s nail-biting 85-83 loss to the Connecticut Sun, Cunningham hit the floor with a painful ankle injury that sent trainers sprinting to her side. But that wasn’t the end of the story. When she finally sat up, holding her ankle in pain, teammates and fans noticed something else was wrong: Sophie was missing part of her tooth.

Yes, somehow, in the chaos of falling awkwardly and hitting the hardwood, Cunningham chipped her front tooth—a bizarre and painful double blow in a game already full of bruises.

“Tell Me You Play in the W Without Telling Me You Play in the W”

On Tuesday, Cunningham embraced the chaos with a dose of humor. She posted a TikTok that instantly went viral, captioned:

“Tell me you play in the W without telling me you play in the W.”

In the video, she flashes a proud—if slightly jagged—smile, revealing half a tooth missing front and center. It was equal parts heartbreaking and hilarious, a reminder of just how tough WNBA players have to be to survive in a league that demands grit on every possession.

But if Cunningham was expecting sympathy from her superstar teammate Caitlin Clark… she got anything but.

Caitlin Clark Channels “Dumb and Dumber” to Roast Sophie

Never one to let a funny moment pass without a jab, Clark took to her Instagram story with a post that nearly broke the internet.

She uploaded a photo of Jim Carrey’s infamous chipped-tooth smile from Dumb and Dumber—and added one simple caption:

“Sophie.”

That was it. No explanation needed. The timing. The savagery. The perfectly executed troll job by the Fever’s rookie sensation sent fans into a frenzy.

Twitter (or X) exploded with reactions like:

“Caitlin Clark just casually ethered Sophie with one meme. Dead 😂”

“This team has more chemistry in their IG stories than half the league has on the court.”

“Caitlin is so unserious 😭 and I love it.”

It was a rare moment of levity during what’s becoming a challenging stretch for the Fever, who now find themselves battling injuries just as the season was supposed to be heating up.

A Team Held Together by Tape and Teeth

The Fever entered their 2025 campaign with high expectations—largely thanks to the arrival of No. 1 overall pick Caitlin Clark, whose record-shattering college career turned her into an instant celebrity.

But things haven’t exactly gone as planned. Clark is currently out until at least June 9th with a quad strain, and Cunningham—tasked with filling part of the leadership void—has now joined her on the injured list.

Her right ankle, previously injured earlier in her career, was re-aggravated during Friday’s game, and the team has officially ruled her out for Tuesday’s matchup against the Washington Mystics. Clark will miss that game as well.

The Fever are now under .500 with a 1–2 record and limping into Game 4 without their two most vocal players—one sidelined with a leg injury, the other with a bum ankle and a broken smile.

And yet, despite the mounting adversity, the team’s chemistry off the court remains rock solid.

“This team is different,” one Fever insider said. “Caitlin and Sophie clown each other, challenge each other, push each other. That’s not just locker-room fun—it builds the kind of trust you need when things get tough.”

Why This Injury Story Is a Symbol of the WNBA’s Grit

Cunningham’s dual injury—physical and dental—might be painful, but it also spotlights something fans often overlook: the sheer toughness and resilience of WNBA players. These women routinely play through injuries, get hit harder than anyone sees on highlight reels, and still show up the next day with a smile. Even if that smile is missing a piece.

And Clark’s savage response? It wasn’t mean-spirited. It was sisterhood. The kind of roasting that only happens when you know the other person can take it—and will fire right back when they heal up.

Expect Cunningham to get her revenge soon. Probably in the form of an IG meme, a sideline smirk, or maybe even a surprise comeback game with a brand-new tooth and an old-school attitude.

What’s Next for the Fever?

With both Clark and Cunningham out for the next game, the Fever’s rotation is running thin—and so is their patience. The team has lost two heartbreakers and now faces the challenge of surviving without their top talent.

Still, the morale remains high, thanks in part to this viral moment.

“You can’t teach heart, and you can’t teach chemistry,” a WNBA analyst said Tuesday. “The Fever may be short-staffed, but you can tell these players genuinely enjoy each other. That counts for more than people realize.”

For now, fans are hoping for quick recoveries—and maybe one more meme from Clark before tip-off.

As for Cunningham? She’s already scheduled to get her tooth repaired. The ankle will take longer.

But something tells us the pride of Missouri won’t let a busted ankle or a chipped smile keep her off her game for long.

And when she comes back, you can bet she’ll have something saved in the camera roll just for Caitlin.