The energy inside the arena last night was already electric. Fans of the Indiana Fever and the Seattle Storm had gathered expecting fireworks from two of the most exciting teams in the WNBA. But before the first whistle even blew, the spotlight shifted dramatically.

The Appearance That Stole the Show

A Question of Timing

Cunningham’s History of Grit

The Emotional Fallout

The Symbolism

What Comes Next

The Legacy of Last Night

Conclusion