Fever star Aliyah Boston's 8-year games-played streak ends with leg injury

Atlanta DreamChicago SkyConnecticut SunDallas WingsGolden State ValkyriesIndiana FeverLas Vegas AcesLos Angeles SparksMinnesota LynxNew York LibertyPhoenix MercuryPortland FireSeattle StormToronto TempoWashington MysticsScores & ScheduleStandingsPodcastsNewsletterNo Offseason NewsletterFever star Aliyah Boston’s 8-year games-played streak ends with leg injuryAliyah Boston played 137 consecutive games, regular season and playoffs. to begin her WNBA career. Trevor Ruszkowski / Imagn Images Share articleINDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston will miss a game for the first time in eight years after she was ruled out of Sunday’s matchup against the Seattle Storm with a lower right leg injury. The team announced Boston’s absence roughly two hours before tip-off, ending her streak of 275 straight games played between her pro and college careers. Boston suffered the lower-leg injury in Friday’s loss to the Washington Mystics. She exited in the third quarter, finishing with nine points and four rebounds in 21 minutes. The 6-foot-5 center previously suffered a lower-leg injury in February with Unrivaled, the professional 3-on-3 league that several WNBA players participate in during the offseason. It is unclear if Boston’s latest injury is an aggravation of the previous one or a new injury. Boston did not play in the Fever’s first two preseason games as the team took extra precaution, and she began the year on a minutes restriction. With Boston sidelined, the Fever will likely rely more on veterans Myisha Hines-Allen and Damiris Dantas in the post. Second-year pro Makayla Timpson is also an option. Prior to Sunday, Boston started every game between her four years at South Carolina (138) and four with the Fever (137). The 24-year-old has built an illustrious career during that span, highlighted by a national championship in 2022 and three straight WNBA All-Star appearances. Boston finished sixth in MVP voting last year, and on Friday, she moved into sixth place on the Fever’s career scoring list. Last month, Boston signed a four-year, $6.3 million contract extension with the Fever. It is the richest contract in WNBA history in terms of total value. On the Storm side, three players were ruled out Sunday due to injury: 2025 No. 2 draft pick Dominique Malonga (concussion), Ezi Magbegor (right foot) and Katie Lou Samuelson (right knee). The Fever (1-2) will try to notch their first home victory of the season. Seattle (1-2) is seeking its second road win. Spot the pattern. Connect the terms Find the hidden link between sports terms