Indiana Fever fans had a tense night on Friday as star center Aliyah Boston was forced to leave the game early against the Washington Mystics due to a lower leg injury. The Fever confirmed that Boston played just 21 minutes before being ruled out for the remainder of the matchup, leaving the team to rally without their key post presence.

Before her exit, Boston put up a solid stat line: nine points on 3-of-8 shooting from the field, including one three-pointer, along with four rebounds, one assist, and one steal. She also made history by starting her 127th consecutive regular-season game—an impressive streak that underscores her durability—and climbing to No. 6 on the franchise's all-time scoring list, surpassing Erica Wheeler's 1,830 points.

The injury appeared to occur sometime during the third quarter, though the exact moment remains unclear. Boston was subbed out with 2:01 remaining in the period and didn't return. Despite trailing by 14 points in the second half, the Fever mounted a spirited comeback, pushing the game into overtime. It was a gritty performance from a team that refused to quit, even without their star center in the closing minutes.

This isn't Boston's first brush with injury this year. She previously suffered a right lower extremity issue while playing for Unrivaled's Phantom BC, which sidelined her for the remainder of that season on March 1. That injury also kept her out of the FIBA Women's World Cup qualifying tournament in Puerto Rico in March, raising questions about her long-term health as the WNBA season heats up.

In the meantime, new Fever guard Sophie Cunningham—who joined the team in 2025 after six seasons with the Phoenix Mercury—has been making headlines both on and off the court. Cunningham made her debut in the 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition in May, adding a splash of star power to the Indiana roster. As Boston recovers, all eyes will be on the Fever's depth to see if they can maintain their momentum.