Aliyah Boston

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever were blown out by the Las Vegas Aces in Game 1 of the WNBA playoffs, and the loss quickly brought questions about the team’s future. Fans pointed at Stephanie White and the roster, with some even calling for Clark to leave Indiana despite the guard being under contract for 2027.

Being swept in the first round of the playoffs may not be the most concerning scenario facing the Indiana Fever right now. Aliyah Boston has been carefully managed by Indiana after dealing with a lower-body injury over the past several weeks.

The Aces rolled to a Game 1 victory as A'ja Wilson became the first player in any WNBA game to record 35 points and 15 rebounds while shooting 75% from the field.

The Indiana Fever may be without multiple key players in Sunday afternoon's game against the Las Vegas Aces.

ifeelstock/Depositphotos Boston’s officiating comments spark a lighthearted Clark reaction A disputed foul and an unsuccessful coach’s challenge added to Aliyah Boston’s foul trouble during Indiana’s loss to Washington on Sept. 20, 2026. After the Fever beat Minnesota 2 days later, Boston discussed how she felt certain plays were officiated. Caitlin Clark laughed at Boston’s closing…