Kelsey Mitchell had an off night as the Indiana Fever managed a close 78-74 win against the Seattle Storm on Sunday. Despite playing 30 minutes, Mitchell connected on just 3 of 16 shots, including a miss on all eight of her three-point attempts. Nevertheless, she contributed nine points, five assists, two rebounds, and two steals during the game.

Aliyah Boston Breaks Franchise Records with Strong Double-Double

Aliyah Boston, by contrast, delivered a dominant performance with 16 points on 7-of-11 shooting and added 12 rebounds, pushing her to her sixth consecutive double-double. This streak set a new Indiana Fever franchise record for most straight double-doubles, surpassing the previous mark held by Caitlin Clark, who has been sidelined by a groin injury. Additionally, Boston collected her 924th career rebound in this game, moving into fourth place on the Fever’s all-time rebounding list.

Mitchell Praises Boston with a Nickname on Social Media

Following the game, Mitchell used Instagram to recognize Boston’s achievement by sharing the Fever’s announcement of the double-double streak. Alongside it, Mitchell referred to Boston as “the BIG baby,” a nickname she did not further explain. Given Boston’s imposing size and style of play, the nickname likely reflects her strong presence on and off the court.

Upcoming Game Puts Pressure on Mitchell and Boston

With Caitlin Clark still out and no clear return date, the Indiana Fever face a crucial upcoming matchup against the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena in California. As this is the third game in their current four-game road trip, Mitchell and Boston are expected to carry much of the offensive and defensive load for the team in Clark’s absence.

Both players are key figures for the Fever and will need to maintain their performances to secure important wins moving forward in the season.