Stephanie White Thanks Fever Fans for Support After Controversial Reception
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Stephanie White Thanks Fever Fans for Support After Controversial Reception
Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White thanked the home fans for their positive reception in their latest home game. The Fever ended their two-game homestand on Friday against the Dallas Wings, and fans cheered on their head coach ahead of tipoff. This was the exact opposite of their reception in their previous game against the New York Liberty on Tuesday, when White was booed.
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