Elle Duncan’s Halftime Zinger Steals the Show at WNBA All-Star Game

While the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis had plenty of highlights, defense was not one of them. At halftime, Team Collier held a dominant 82–60 lead over Team Clark, and ESPN’s Elle Duncan took the perfect opportunity to throw in a little comedy—and it landed hard.

“We hope it gets a little bit more competitive,” Duncan said with a smirk during ESPN’s halftime show. “Because like a girls’ trip to Cancun—right now, there’s no D.”

The quip sent shockwaves through the studio and quickly made its way across the internet, with fans and media personalities alike applauding the hilarious (and spicy) comparison.

Sure, the All-Star Game was entertaining, fast-paced, and packed with talent, but Elle’s bold punchline perfectly captured what everyone was thinking: it was fun, but where was the defense?

The WNBA stars brought the heat on the court—but Duncan brought the humor courtside, earning her own kind of MVP moment during the broadcast.

“We hope it gets a little bit more competitive. Because like a girls’ trip to Cancun, right now, there’s no D.”

Elle Duncan sums up the first half of the WNBA All-Star Game. pic.twitter.com/6jm0SuFlwO

— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) July 20, 2025