Fevor’s Dominance in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Aliyah Boston delivered an impressive performance with 27 points and nine rebounds as the Indiana Fever secured a decisive 95-75 victory over the Seattle Storm on Tuesday night, completing a three-game season series sweep.
With this win, Indiana (20-18) surpassed both Seattle (20-19) and Golden State (19-18) to claim the sixth position in the WNBA standings, leaving them in contention for the playoffs with six regular season games left to play.
Key Players and Statistics
Kelsey Mitchell also shone for the Fever, contributing 21 points, while Lexie Hull provided crucial support with nine rebounds. Indiana dominated the boards, out-rebounding the Storm 42-21.
Notably, Caitlin Clark was absent once again due to a right groin injury, missing her 16th consecutive game. She has not been able to play or practice since her injury on July 15, although she was spotted participating in Indiana’s pregame shootaround on Sunday prior to the game against Minnesota.
For Seattle, Nneka Ogwumike made a notable impact, scoring 12 of her 17 points in the first half. Brittney Sykes added 12 points while Skylar Diggins recorded eight assists.
Game Highlights
Mitchell ignited the Fever in the first half with 16 points, supported by Boston’s 11 points and Sims’ 10 points, helping Indiana build a 50-39 lead. The Fever were effective beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 11 three-point attempts in the first half, finishing the game at 6 for 17.
Indiana maintained momentum by opening the third quarter with a dominant 14-4 run, including seven points from Boston, stretching their lead to 64-43. They continued their onslaught in the fourth quarter, scoring 15 of the first 18 points to establish a commanding 89-59 lead.
