Indiana Fever beat Seattle Storm; Clark shines as Boston's streak ends

The Indiana Fever defeated the Seattle Storm 89‑78 on May 17, 2026, earning their first home win of the season. Guard Caitlin Clark led the team with 21 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds in just 24 minutes before being taken out with 7:53 left in the fourth quarter, a decision that sparked fan criticism of head coach Stephanie White. Clark later reflected on her performance, saying, “No reason to press. Get my teammates involved… I think I can do a better job of getting to the line and free points.”

Center Aliyah Boston missed the game due to a lower‑right‑leg injury, ending an eight‑year streak of 275 consecutive games played across her college and WNBA career. Boston had recorded nine points and four rebounds before exiting the previous night’s loss to the Washington Mystics.

The victory also reignited a controversy after the league omitted Clark from a promotional graphic for the Fever‑Storm matchup, prompting backlash on social media and commentary from commentator Jason Whitlock. Clark, meanwhile, shared an off‑court goal of photographing the Masters golf tournament, adding a personal dimension to her rising profile.

The game and surrounding storylines illustrate the early‑season turbulence and excitement in the WNBA, with star performances, injury concerns, and media scrutiny shaping the narrative.