Aliyah Boston misses first game on 17 May 2026 due to leg injury

Aliyah Boston has missed her first game in eight years after playing 275 games in a row. This is a big change for the Indiana Fever as they face the Seattle Storm.
By Newsroom | Sports, Indiana |

FIRST GAME MISSED IN CAREER AS INDIANA FEVER FACES SEATTLE STORM

Aliyah Boston, center for the Indiana Fever, will sit out Sunday's game against the Seattle Storm. This marks the first time Boston has missed a professional or college basketball game in her eight-season career. The absence breaks a streak of 275 consecutive games played. Boston was ruled out due to a lower leg injury sustained during Friday's overtime loss to the Washington Mystics.

The Indiana Fever confirmed Boston's unavailability roughly two hours before Sunday's tip-off. Boston left Friday's game early due to the injury. Her status is considered day-to-day, with team officials declining to provide further specifics on the nature of the injury.

This is the first WNBA game Boston has missed since entering the league. She has been averaging 12 points, five rebounds, and two assists this season. Teammate Caitlin Clark acknowledged Boston's absence will present a significant challenge for the team. Myisha Hines-Allen is expected to start in Boston's place.

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BACKGROUND

Boston's streak encompasses her entire collegiate career at South Carolina and her time in the WNBA. Reports indicate Boston had already been under a minutes restriction at the start of the regular season as she recovered from a previous injury that kept her from FIBA Women's World Cup qualifying in March.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why did Aliyah Boston miss the Indiana Fever game on 17 May 2026?
Aliyah Boston missed the game against the Seattle Storm because of a lower leg injury. She hurt her leg during a game against the Washington Mystics on Friday.
Q: How many games did Aliyah Boston play in a row before this injury?
Aliyah Boston played 275 games in a row without missing any. This streak included her time in college and her professional career in the WNBA.
Q: Who will replace Aliyah Boston in the starting lineup for the Indiana Fever?
Myisha Hines-Allen will start in place of Aliyah Boston. The team hopes this change will help them compete while Boston recovers.
Q: Is Aliyah Boston going to miss more games after 17 May 2026?
The team says her status is day-to-day. They have not shared more details, but they will watch her health closely before she plays again.