One might say that with only 19 combined playoff games across their roster — in comparison to the Connecticut Sun’s 222 — the odds were somewhat stacked against the Indiana Fever and their attempt at thriving in an environment they hadn’t truly seen. As the season hung in the balance, they compensated for it in the best way possible: turning to the pick-and-roll combination that yielded fruitful results all season long. One-half of that dynamic ball screen duo, Aliyah Boston drifts towards the perimeter, clearing DeWanna Bonner almost entirely before deliberately flashing to the rim in hopes of catching Connecticut overwhelmed. Wide-open and signaling for a pass, Boston uses a quick catch-and-score, giving Indiana a two-point edge with two minutes remaining. Even in a battle against foul trouble, Boston’s star shined in the postseason atmosphere, as she offered 16 points (on 7-of-12 shooting), 19 rebounds, three assists, one steal, and two rejections on August 25, 2024. The Fever’s season would conclude in a loss, but not without history first; Boston would join the WNBA’s history books in becoming just the fourth player to ever record a 15-rebound postseason game at age 22 or younger. · Sep 25, 2024