Aliyah Boston misses first WNBA game, Fever coach avoids injury details
Aliyah Boston missed her first WNBA game on May 17, ending a streak of 275 consecutive games played. The Indiana Fever center was sidelined due to a lower right leg injury, the details of which remain unclear. Boston has been dealing with an injury from the offseason that also affected her participation in previous tournaments.
- ▪Aliyah Boston missed her first WNBA game after 275 consecutive appearances.
- ▪The injury was described as a lower right leg issue, but details were not disclosed by the Fever coach.
- ▪Boston has been averaging 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists in her games this season.
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