Aliyah Boston Misses Friday’s Game vs. Seattle Storm

Injury sidelines Boston for Friday

The Indiana Fever have ruled 6‑foot‑5 center Aliyah Boston out of Friday’s matchup against the Seattle Storm due to a right lower‑leg injury. This absence marks the third game missed this season for the four‑time WNBA All‑Star. Boston was listed as questionable before missing the team’s July 8 game at Los Angeles and returned for the second game of that back‑to‑back.

After sitting out, Boston still found the basket on Wednesday, posting 15 points, seven rebounds, two steals and an assist in a loss to Golden State. She continues to average 17.2 points and 8.7 rebounds over 22 games. The injury first occurred during Unrivaled play in February, leading to missed preseason action and the season’s opening game on May 17.

Timeline of missed action

Boston’s lower‑leg issue originated in February’s Unrivaled competition and has persisted through the WNBA schedule. She sat out two of the three preseason contests and was unable to appear in the regular‑season opener on May 17. After briefly returning for a pair of games, the injury flared again, causing her to sit out the July 8 loss to Los Angeles and now Friday’s game.

Caitlin Clark set to play

Guard Caitlin Clark, who has been listed probable 16 times this season, will be active for Friday’s game after a back injury kept her questionable. Clark’s availability adds depth to the Fever’s backcourt as they look to bounce back from recent setbacks. Her presence is especially important given the fast‑paced nature of the upcoming opponents.

Fever’s upcoming back‑to‑back

The Fever will finish their second consecutive set of games on Saturday against the New York Liberty, slated for an 8 p.m. tip‑off on CBS. This marks the second back‑to‑back in just over a week for Indiana, highlighting the rugged schedule they are navigating. Fans can catch all the action as the team aims to stay in the playoff hunt.