The Indiana Fever faced a concerning moment on Friday night as star forward Aliyah Boston was forced to leave the game against the Washington Mystics with a lower leg injury. Boston, who had been showing signs of a strong bounce-back performance, finished with 9 points and 4 rebounds in just 21 minutes of action.

This injury comes with an added layer of worry, as Boston previously dealt with a lower leg issue during the offseason while playing in the Unrivaled league. At this point, it remains unclear whether Friday's setback is a reaggravation of that same injury or something entirely new.

What makes this timing particularly tough is that Boston was in the middle of a spirited comeback performance. Just two days earlier, she had experienced a career first—being held without a made field goal in a game against the Los Angeles Sparks. In that contest, she went 0-for-3 from the floor and fouled out, managing only 4 points. It was a rare off night for the three-time All-Star, who is known for her consistency and impact in the paint.

But Boston wasted no time shaking off that disappointment. From the opening tip on Friday, she looked determined and aggressive. She knocked down her first shot attempt in the paint off a crisp pass from Caitlin Clark, then followed it up by draining a wing 3-pointer on the Fever's very next possession. She had already matched her total from the Sparks game by the end of the first quarter.

For a player of Boston's caliber—and for a Fever team that relies heavily on her two-way presence—this injury is a significant storyline to monitor. Fans will be hoping for positive news in the coming days, as Boston has been a cornerstone of Indiana's resurgence this season.