Seattle, WA – June 24, 2025 — In front of a raucous home crowd of over 18,000 fans at Climate Pledge Arena, the Indiana Fever took down the Seattle Storm in a fast-paced, high-energy matchup that ended in a 94–86 victory for the visitors. The game was a showcase of rising talent and veteran grit, but it was Indiana’s explosive third-quarter surge and career-best performance from Aliyah Boston that ultimately silenced the Seattle crowd.
This game marked a significant moment in the WNBA’s 2025 regular season as both teams came into the matchup with playoff aspirations and energized fanbases.
Aliyah Boston’s Career Night Leads Indiana
Second-year sensation Aliyah Boston dominated in the paint, finishing the game with a career-high 31 points, including 13-of-17 shooting from the field. Her ability to read the defense, finish through contact, and control the tempo inside was unmatched. Boston also added 7 rebounds and 2 blocks, leading her team on both ends of the floor.
Teammate Kelsey Mitchell complemented Boston’s performance with 26 points, including 5-of-9 shooting from beyond the arc. Her perimeter shooting proved deadly in critical moments, stretching Seattle’s defense and creating lanes for her teammates.
Storm’s Effort Falls Short Despite Late Push
Seattle didn’t go down quietly. Guard Skylar Diggins-Smith put together a balanced and aggressive offensive effort, scoring 22 points and dishing out 6 assists. She led the charge early, trying to maintain tempo and control.
Veteran forward Nneka Ogwumike continued to be a steady presence with 16 points and 6 rebounds, showing why she remains one of the most efficient frontcourt players in the league.
Perhaps the most exciting stretch for Seattle came in the fourth quarter when Erica Wheeler exploded for 14 of her 20 points, including four clutch three-pointers that brought the Storm within striking distance. Her spark off the bench nearly ignited a comeback, but Indiana remained composed in the final minutes to close out the game.
Game Flow & Turning Points
- Seattle opened the second quarter with a 6–0 run to briefly grab a 36–33 lead, but the Fever responded with poise and pushed ahead to a 45–39 halftime advantage.
- The game’s true turning point came in the third quarter, where Indiana shot a blistering 13-of-18 from the field and outscored Seattle 30–19, building a double-digit lead the Storm couldn’t recover from.
- Despite a valiant fourth-quarter run led by Wheeler and Diggins-Smith, Indiana’s hot shooting and disciplined half-court offense allowed them to maintain control.
