India, Aug. 3 -- Sophie Cunningham's ongoing controversy has continued to dominate WNBA discussions in recent days, and the situation gained more attention during the Indiana Fever's clash against the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday. Playing in Minnesota, Cunningham faced a hostile reception from the home crowd, with fans making their feelings known whenever the Fever guard was involved in the action.

The biggest flashpoint came in the second quarter when Cunningham was involved in a collision with Lynx forward Nia Coffey, who caught her with a hard elbow to the face. Officials initially called a foul on Cunningham before reviewing the incident. After the replay check, the referees upheld the decision and ruled it a defensive foul against India...