Indiana Fever Extend Winning Streak Without Injured Star Caitlin Clark

The Indiana Fever have faced a challenging season largely due to star guard Caitlin Clark's injury troubles, missing over half of the games and affecting the team's offensive flow. Aliyah Boston has stepped up as a key leader, delivering standout performances including multiple double-doubles and a historic milestone as the only center with over 100 assists in the league. The Fever have had to adapt their playing style, focusing more on ball movement and leveraging players like Kelsey Mitchell and Sophie Cunningham to maintain competitiveness without Clark's crucial floor spacing and scoring threat. Recently, the Fever secured a 107-101 victory over the Phoenix Mercury, highlighted by Boston's 17 points in the fourth quarter and marked by a tense return of former Fever player DeWanna Bonner, who was met with boos and a notable reaction from Clark on the sidelines. Despite the setbacks, the Fever remain in playoff contention with a 14-12 record, showing resilience and adaptability as they navigate the season without a clear timeline for Clark’s return. Boston emphasizes the importance of learning to play without Clark, a process that will benefit the team as the season progresses.