Indiana Fever’s Boston, Hull, and Mitchell Deliver Epic Clapback in Dominant Win Over Seattle Storm
In a thrilling display of teamwork, tenacity, and sheer dominance, the Indiana Fever’s Aliyah Boston, Lexie Hull, and Kelsey Mitchell turned a challenging road game against the Seattle Storm into a statement victory on June 24, 2025, at Climate Pledge Arena. The final score read 94-86 in favor of the Fever, but the numbers only tell part of the story. This wasn’t just a basketball game—it was a bold declaration of unity and strength, with Boston, Hull, and Mitchell stepping up to defend their teammate Caitlin Clark against a physical Seattle defense, silencing doubters and electrifying fans in the process.
The Seattle Storm came into the game riding a three-game winning streak, confident in their home court advantage and a raucous crowd peppered with local celebrities. Their game plan was clear: neutralize Caitlin Clark, the Fever’s star guard and the WNBA’s leading All-Star vote-getter with 515,993 votes. Seattle’s defense, led by Skylar Diggins, threw multiple coverages at Clark, forcing her into a season-low six points and eight turnovers. “We locked into Caitlin Clark,” Diggins admitted post-game, noting their strategy to disrupt her rhythm. But what Seattle didn’t anticipate was the ferocious response from Clark’s teammates, who turned the Storm’s focus on Clark into an opportunity to dominate.
Aliyah Boston, the 2023 No. 1 overall pick and a WNBA All-Star starter, was the spearhead of Indiana’s counterattack. Despite early foul trouble that forced her to sit for much of the first quarter, Boston erupted for a career-high 31 points, shooting an impressive 13-of-18 from the field. SheSympathy for Caitlin Clark’s struggles was evident, but it was Boston who took over, driving past Storm defenders like Nneka Ogwumike and Ezi Magbegor for easy layups. Her performance was a masterclass in efficiency, complemented by eight rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Fans on X celebrated her dominance, with one proclaiming, “Big baby Boston too much to handle 💪🏽 Bow Bow Bow 💥 we needed that one.”
Kelsey Mitchell, another All-Star caliber talent, was equally unstoppable. She poured in a season-high 26 points, including five 3-pointers, showcasing her veteran leadership and clutch shooting. Mitchell’s timely 3-pointer with 58.1 seconds left in the second quarter gave Indiana a 45-39 halftime lead, setting the tone for their second-half surge. Her seven points in the third quarter, paired with Boston’s eight, fueled a 30-19 scoring edge that stretched Indiana’s lead to a commanding 75-58.
Lexie Hull, a Spokane native enjoying a mini-homecoming, delivered her first career double-double with 15 points, including two critical 3-pointers, and 11 rebounds. Her energy was infectious, with 10 of her points coming in the pivotal third quarter. Hull’s post-game comments captured the team’s mentality: “You mess with one of us, you mess with all of us!” she reportedly shouted, a sentiment echoing the Fever’s “next-man-up, we-is-bigger-than-me” philosophy. Her nine-word verdict on Clark’s struggles—“She’ll be fine. We got her back”—resonated with fans and teammates alike.
The Fever’s performance was a masterclass in turning defense into destruction. Despite Clark’s 1-for-23 slump from beyond the arc over her last three games, her playmaking remained elite, with nine assists and three steals. She set up Boston and Mitchell for high-percentage looks, showcasing her ability to impact the game beyond scoring. The team’s balanced attack, with Damiris Dantas adding 10 points off the bench, overwhelmed a Seattle squad led by Diggins’ 22 points and Erica Wheeler’s 20.
This victory, which snapped Indiana’s two-game skid and evened their record at 7-7, was more than a win—it was a statement. The Fever’s trio of Boston, Mitchell, and Hull didn’t just defend Clark; they dominated, proving that Indiana’s strength lies in its unity. As one fan on X put it, “Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston coming up big amidst Caitlin Clark shooting struggles… 43 points (15/20), 11 rebounds, 6 assists.” The message was clear: mess with one Fever star, and you face the wrath of the entire team.
The Fever’s next challenge is a showdown with the Las Vegas Aces, where Boston, fresh off a 26-point, 10-rebound performance against them, will look to carry this momentum forward. For now, Seattle’s rowdy crowd left quietly, their Storm humbled by a Fever squad that turned adversity into triumph.
