The Indiana Fever secured their third consecutive victory in the 2025 WNBA season on Tuesday, defeating the Connecticut Sun 85-77 at TD Garden in Boston. Despite Aliyah Boston’s uncharacteristically low shooting performance, her overall impact remained significant in the win.
Aliyah Boston’s Challenges and Contributions in the Victory
Aliyah Boston had one of her toughest scoring nights of the season, managing only 11 points on 2-of-8 shooting, a sharp drop from her season averages of 16.0 points and 57.7% shooting accuracy. She also grabbed six rebounds, below her typical 7.8 average. However, Boston increased her involvement in playmaking by recording four assists against the Sun, maintaining her influence on the court beyond scoring.
Sophie Cunningham emerged as a vital contributor off the bench for Indiana, delivering 11 points on 4-of-6 shooting, adding three rebounds and three steals. Cunningham’s efficiency and defensive play helped maintain the Fever’s momentum throughout the contest.
Team Perspectives on Boston’s Impact Amid Tough Shooting Night
Following the game, Cunningham and Natasha Howard addressed the media, emphasizing Boston’s importance to the Fever despite her off-night shooting. Cunningham noted,
“She just draws so much attention, People have to guard her. When she draws that, she opens up for everyone like Tash. I think she is one of the more selfless people on our team, and she’s okay with that. And that’s what it’s going to take to win these type of ball games.”
Howard also praised Boston’s versatility, highlighting,
“her hands full with Tina (Charles),”
referring to the former WNBA MVP and underscoring Boston’s defensive role against top competition.
Fever’s Health Concerns and Upcoming Matchup
The Fever improved their record to 12-10, but the game featured another setback as star guard Caitlin Clark left in the final minute due to a groin injury. The recovery timeline for Clark remains uncertain, posing a potential challenge for Indiana in the near term as they look to maintain their winning streak.
Indiana now prepares for a road game against the New York Liberty on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET, aiming to continue building on their recent successes while managing key player availability.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. How much is Aliyah Boston paid?
A. Aliyah Boston, a rookie from 2023 to 2026, agreed to a three-year contract with the Indiana Fever. The contract totals $233,468, with an average yearly pay of $77,823.
Q. How much weight has Aliyah Boston lost?
A. Under Dawn’s coaching, players such as Aliyah Boston, who shed 23 pounds, viewed her as a positive example to follow.
Q. How much does Aliyah Boston get paid?
A. Aliyah Boston has a three-year contract with the Indiana Fever worth $233,468, giving her an average yearly salary of $77,823.
In 2024, her base salary will be $75,792, and it will rise to $83,371 the year after that.
Q. How much weight did Aliyah Boston lose?
A. When Staley announced her star player’s 23-pound weight loss on the SEC Network in October, Boston was initially surprised. She was relieved that her actual weight wasn’t shared publicly. Boston explained that it wasn’t about the weight being 23 pounds but rather how girls are often judged based on such numbers.