Indiana Fever Update: Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark Ready for Saturday Game

Updated July 18, 2026, 7:23 p.m. ET

Aliyah Boston Is Playing — But With Limits

Aliyah Boston is a basketball player for the Indiana Fever (a team in the WNBA, which is a league where women play professional basketball). She will play in Saturday’s game against the New York Liberty (another team).

Here’s the simple story:

• At first, the team said she was "questionable" (meaning maybe yes, maybe no) because she hurt her right lower leg.
• She did not play in Friday’s game, but the Fever still won against Seattle (110–107).
• Now she is cleared to play on Saturday.

Fever coach Stephanie White said Boston will have:

• "Some restrictions" (meaning rules to keep her safe)
• Especially in the first half, they will be careful with how long she plays
• The goal is to make sure she feels okay being back on the court

Important: The team will watch Boston closely and talk with their medical helpers (the people who take care of player health) during the game to decide how much she plays.

Who Filled In For Boston?

When Boston sat out Friday:

• Makayla Timpson started the game in her place
• Timpson scored 8 points and grabbed 9 rebounds (a rebound is when you catch the ball after a missed shot)

Boston’s Injury Background

Boston has missed 3 games this season. Here is what happened:

1. She first got hurt in February during a event called "Unrivaled" (a basketball competition).
2. She has been dealing with that leg issue during the WNBA season.
3. She sat out 2 of 3 preseason games (practice games before the real season).
4. She missed the first regular-season game of her pro career on May 17.
5. She also missed a game earlier this month, then played the next night.

Coach White said Friday’s absence was not from one specific moment (like the Wednesday loss to Golden State), but from "the compilation of games" — meaning playing too much over time made rest needed.

So far this season (through 22 games), Boston averages:

• 17.2 points per game (points = baskets scored)
• 8.7 rebounds per game

Caitlin Clark Is Also Playing

Caitlin Clark is another Fever star. She had a back issue but is listed as "probable" (very likely to play) and will be active Saturday.

Key facts about Clark:

• She will have a minutes restriction (limit on playing time) but "won’t be a hard cap" (not a strict cutoff)
• She played 29 minutes Friday — her most since June 20 (34 minutes)
• This is her first time playing on back-to-back nights (games on two days in a row) since her rookie season (first pro year), and only the 3rd time in her career

Clark said:

• "Let’s get out there and see how I feel"
• She woke up feeling good
• Playing back-to-backs is different, but a good chance to keep their energy going

Important: Clark joked the Fever seem to have the most back-to-back games in the league, but said the team is ready for the challenge.

Summary

• Aliyah Boston: Active Saturday, but with limited minutes early to stay safe from her leg injury.
• Makayla Timpson: Filled in well Friday with 8 points and 9 rebounds.
• Boston’s injury: From February, managed all season, missed 3 games total.
• Caitlin Clark: Playing Saturday with a soft minutes limit; first back-to-back in 2 years.
• The Fever are healthy enough to face the Liberty with key stars back.

FAQ

Q: What does "questionable" mean in basketball?
A: It means a player might play or might not, depending on health and team choice.

Q: Why is Boston not playing full minutes?
A: She is coming back from a leg injury, so the team is being careful to avoid making it worse.

Q: What is a back-to-back game?
A: Two games on two consecutive days, like Friday and Saturday.

Q: How good is Boston this season?
A: She averages 17.2 points and 8.7 rebounds in 22 games played.