On Thursday night, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever made their comeback by playing the Atlanta Dream. The Fever, who came into the game with a 3-10 record, won 91-84, adding a much-needed victory to their season total.
The main reason The Fever have had trouble is because of their inconsistent supporting cast. On the other hand, the team dynamic was revived during Thursday’s performance.
Following Clark’s dismal WNBA debut, Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston’s viral exchangeParker Johnson Indiana’s offense moved more easily than it has in any other game this year, and supporters credited Aliyah Boston’s superb play as a major contributing element to their victory.
On a night when Clark was under fire, Boston came through big time. With a career-high performance that included 27 points and 13 rebounds, the young center recorded her second straight double-double of the year.
Boston took center stage.
Even while Clark continues to lead the club in scoring, averaging 16 points per game, supporters are calling for Boston to play a bigger part.
Many supporters demanded that the team acknowledge Boston as the starting offensive option, arguing that Boston’s outstanding performance was overshadowing Clark.