In a fight-to-the-wire showdown in L.A., Aliyah Boston delivered a career-defining performance, leading the Indiana Fever to a nail-biting 76–75 win over the Los Angeles Sparks. This was more than a victory—it was a statement.
What Went Down
- Boston racked up 22 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, and a franchise-record 6 steals, anchoring Indiana’s late-game surge.
- With the Sparks grabbing a final lead on Azurá Stevens’ put-back, Fever answered fast. A timely offensive rebound set up Odyssey Sims, who dropped the go-ahead floater with 13.6 seconds left.
- In crunch time, Kelsey Plum turned it over under pressure, and a missed pair of free throws by Kelsey Mitchell sealed L.A.’s fate.
Why It Matters
- The win propels the Fever into 6th place, strengthening their playoff positioning and playoff pulse.
- The Sparks saw it slip through their fingers despite Azurá Stevens’ stat-sheet contribution (17 pts, 6 reb, 5 ast, 2 steals, 2 blocks). Turnovers (23 total) and missed opportunity were the undoing in this one.
Clutch Crunch Take
Aliyah Boston was defensive chaos personified. Sims delivered when it counted. And Indiana? They seized control from a Sparks team that couldn’t close. Clutch Crunch stamp: sealed in style.