Aliyah Boston nets 27 as Fever earn critical win over Storm

Behind 27 points, nine rebounds and two steals from Aliyah Boston, the Indiana Fever picked up a crucial 95-75 victory over the Seattle Storm on Tuesday night in Indianapolis. Odyssey Sims added 22 points and six assists for the Fever (20-18), while Kelsey Mitchell registered 21 points. It was a top-heavy offense as those were the only players in double digits for the Fever. Nneka Ogwumike led the Storm (20-19) with 17 points in the loss. The Fever, who entered the game on the bubble for the playoffs in eighth place, snapped a two-game losing streak. Conversely, the Storm were unable to accomplish a season-best four-game winning streak. Boston notched her 1,000th career rebound during a third quarter in which she also scored 10 points as the Fever took a 74-56 lead into the final frame. In the first quarter, Mitchell surpassed Caitlin Clark's record last year for most points in a single season for the Fever. Clark (groin/ankle), who has been out since July 15, missed the game as she continues to rehab. Mitch