Aliyah Boston listed back for Fever

Aliyah Boston rejoined the Indiana Fever on Tuesday, May 19, after missing the first WNBA game of her career with a lower-leg injury. The update came a day before Indiana’s home game against the Portland Fire, with the Fever seeking to build on a win over the Seattle Storm. Boston’s absence had interrupted a streak that dated to the start of her WNBA career. Her return to team activities gives Indiana a chance to restore its usual frontcourt rotation for Wednesday night. ### How did the Fever describe Boston’s status on Tuesday? The Fever listed Aliyah Boston back with the team on Tuesday, according to team notes cited by Sports Illustrated and local coverage ahead of Wednesday’s game. The Indianapolis Star reported Boston said she was “feeling great” after missing Sunday’s game. Tuesday’s update followed a brief stretch of uncertainty around the former No. 1 overall pick. Indiana had ruled Boston out for the May 17 game against Seattle with what the team described as a lower right leg injury, the Star reported. ### Why was Boston out in the first place? Boston missed Indiana’s game against the Storm on Sunday, May 17, after leaving the Fever’s previous game with discomfort in her lower leg, according to the Indianapolis Star and Sports Illustrated. The Star reported the issue was a continuation of a lower-leg injury she had been managing. Sporting News said the absence was the first missed game of Boston’s WNBA career, ending a run of 275 consecutive appearances. The outlet reported Boston had picked up the injury during Indiana’s 104-102 loss to Washington on Friday. ### What did Indiana look like without her? Indiana beat Seattle 89-78 on Sunday without Boston, according to the Fever’s official site. The win moved the Fever back to.500 and gave them their first home victory of the season. The Indianapolis Star said Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell led Indiana in scoring in that game. Sporting News wrote that Clark controlled the pace, while Mitchell and Sophie Cunningham added scoring support as the Fever looked more settled offensively. (fever.wnba.com) ### What does Boston’s return change for Wednesday’s matchup? Boston is one of Indiana’s core players alongside Clark and Mitchell, and her availability affects the Fever on both ends of the floor. The Fever’s official roster and player pages list Boston as a center-forward, and she remains a central part of Indiana’s interior play. Sports Illustrated framed Tuesday’s update as positive news on the Fever injury front before the Portland game. (indystar.com) Sporting News separately reported Boston could return against Portland, though final game availability would still depend on the team’s official pregame status. ### Who are the Fever playing next, and when? Indiana is scheduled to host the Portland Fire on Wednesday, May 20, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. (wnba.com) The Fever’s official schedule lists the game for 4 p.m. Pacific time, and the Indianapolis Star published a game guide with viewing information and predictions. Portland is one of the WNBA’s expansion teams in 2026, and the Fever website describes Wednesday’s contest as Indiana’s first-ever game against the Fire. (si.com) After Portland, Indiana’s next game on the official schedule is Friday, May 22, against Golden State. (fever.wnba.com)