Howard, Boston power Caitlin Clark-less Fever past Storm for fifth straight win
Playing without Caitlin Clark for the seventh straight game, the Indiana Fever continued their impressive surge with a 78-74 win over the Seattle Storm on Sunday, extending their winning streak to five.
Natasha Howard led the way with 21 points, while Aliyah Boston delivered a dominant performance with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Boston took over in the fourth, scoring nine straight points to give Indiana a 73-61 lead with just over four minutes left.
Seattle made a late push, cutting the deficit to one after a three-point play by Skylar Diggins, but the Fever held firm. Kelsey Mitchell's clutch jumper, followed by a layup with 8.1 seconds left, helped seal the win. Boston added a late free throw and the Storm's final 3-point attempt missed the mark.
Sophie Cunningham chipped in 17 points for the Fever (17-12), who improved to 9-7 in games without Clark. Nneka Ogwumike paced the Storm (16-13) with 16 points, while Diggins, Gabby Williams, and Dominique Malonga all scored in double figures.The Fever led by as many as 13 in the third before Seattle rallied late. Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles was in attendance, as 16,819 fans watched Indiana keep its momentum rolling.
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