Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark played pivotal roles in the Indiana Fever’s 81-74 triumph over the Minnesota Lynx.
Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark showcased strong performances as the Indiana Fever extended their impressive streak with an 81-74 victory over the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday.
Boston achieved her ninth double-double of the season, tallying 17 points and a career-best 16 rebounds, accompanied by four blocks. Meanwhile, Clark contributed 17 points and added six assists, surpassing Sue Bird to claim second place on the WNBA’s all-time rookie assists list with 194. Clark also secured three rebounds and two steals in the triumph.
The Fever’s dominant play in the fourth quarter proved pivotal at a sold-out Target Center in Minneapolis, outscoring the Lynx 28-14. Clark initiated or contributed to the first 14 points in the final frame.
This win marks Indiana’s second consecutive victory and improves their record to 6-4 in their last ten games. Currently, the team holds seventh place in the overall WNBA standings and third in the Eastern Conference with an 11-14 record, trailing the sixth-place Phoenix Mercury by just a game and a half.
Reflecting on the game, Clark credited her teammates for their resilience, emphasizing their ability to persevere even when facing challenges.
“Even when we face adversity and things don’t go our way, we find ways to win,” Clark remarked to reporters. “Our defense was solid, especially in that fourth quarter. We communicated well, made effective switches, and played with great chemistry. We’re becoming more comfortable playing together, understanding each other’s positions, and setting each other up for success.”
Guard Kelsey Mitchell led the game with 21 points, marking her seventh 20+ point performance of the season. She also tied Leilani Mitchell for 18th place on the WNBA’s all-time three-point list.
This was the second consecutive game where Mitchell, Clark, Boston, and NaLyssa Smith all scored double-digit points.
On the Lynx side, forward Alanna Smith paced her team with 18 points, as five Minnesota players reached double figures.
Looking ahead, the Fever will face the Dallas Wings next on Wednesday, while the Lynx will take on the Atlanta Dream on the same day.
