"I'm Way Happier": Fever Star Sophie Cunningham Does Not Hold Back After Return to Phoenix originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

It was clear from opening tip-off that the Mercury were playing energized, cohesive basketball on Thursday, and appeared keen to avenge their road loss to Indiana back on July 30. It was also a clearly emotional contest for DeWanna Bonner, who had a tumultuous and brief tenure with the Fever before ultimately getting released by them in June.

Bonner, whose contract was waived by the Fever earlier in the season, was seen taunting ex-teammate Lexie Hull early in the game. The Phoenix veteran had some choice words for Hull after Bonner hit a three-pointer over the Fever guard.