"Pre CC Lexie Hull is back": Fever fans concerned as $217,502 guard hits rock bottom after losing starting spot to Sophie Cunningham

Lexie Hull's confidence seems to be waning after the Indiana Fever pulled her out of the starting lineup in Sophie Cunningham's favor. Over the past six games entering Tuesday's contest against the LA Sparks, Hull averaged 3.8 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists, shooting a measly 23.5%, including 19.0% from 3.

Hull's woes continued against the Sparks, as she went scoreless and took only three attempts. She seemed to have hit rock bottom amid her slump late in the fourth quarter. With 34.3 seconds left and a valiant comeback attempt in progress, the Fever could have cut the lead to four points if not for Hull passing a wide-open 3.

Hull was at the top of the key with the cleanest look one could have had at such a juncture. However, Hull gave it up, and the Fever lost 100-91. Fever fans were concerned about the 3-and-D guard's confidence since the All-Star break after this blunder.

Here's what one fan said:

"Pre CC Lexie Hull is back."

Oak Cliff Soldier 214

@Oakclifftroop

Pre CC Lexie Hull is back

Another added:

NY or Nowhere 99

@eab2121

No I screamed. I don’t get it. I don’t think she can function without Caitlin tbh

One fan compared Hull with Lynx guard DiJonai Carrington considering her 3-point shooting woes:

Spence

@mindthybusiness

She is basically Dijonai carrington

Another said:

Ken Swift

@kenswift

Hull gun shy to pull that trigger. Can’t do that.

One pointed that Hull needs Caitlin Clark back:

Ashwin

@Sudharsan_ak

She needs her GRAVITY back

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Lexie Hull's mom reacts to Fever guard losing starting role to Sophie Cunningham

Lexie Hull's mom, Jaime Hull, has been highly invested in the Fever guard's career since college. She's active online, discussing her daughter's contributions to the team. After Hull lost her starting spot to Sophie Cunningham, which also diminished her role offensively, Jaime dropped a classy response, tweeting:

Jaime Hull

@hull_jaime

🥰🥰. Atta girl!! She will give everything’s she’s got no matter the role! WE>ME. #nowyouknow #proudmom

Jaime was responding to a fan post who supported Hull's case as a starter, claiming that the Fever have a 72% winning rate in first quarters when she's on the court from tipoff. However, that number drops to 33% when Hull's coming off the bench.

While Hull's intensity and work ethic are undeniable, the Fever need the box scores to reflect that, especially offensively. Playing without Caitlin Clark requires everyone to step up, including Hull, who has been a shadow of herself on offense since the All-Star break.

Nevertheless, it could just be a slump, which she could recover from. Considering how Hull has improved her shooting over the past few seasons, she might be one good game away from getting back on track.