Sept. 16 turned out to be more than just another game day for the Indiana Fever, as it was a night that carried luck and plenty of viral moments. In Game 2 of the first-round playoff series, the Fever not only defeated the Atlanta Dream with a (77-60) win but also broke a years-long curse as they secured their first playoff victory since 2015.<\/p>\n
While Kelsey Mitchell\u2019s 19 points and Aliyah Boston\u2019s stellar 15-point performance dominated the stat sheet, Boston\u2019s pregame antics truly stole the spotlight and sent social media into overdrive.<\/p>\n
Aliyah Boston\u2019s Pregame Moment With Caitlin Clark that Went Viral<\/p>\n
In a video shared by Indiana Fever insider Scott Agnes on X<\/a>, Boston could be seen bringing her infectious energy to Caitlin Clark, who rocked a pair of black Air Force 1s before tipoff.<\/p>\n \u201cOh, you mean business, h**l yeah, somebody say something,\u201d said Boston while looking at Clark. But she didn\u2019t stop there as she also added, \u201cThose black Air Forces! I am scared of her. She\u2019s a threat\u2026 them refs should watch out!\u201d<\/p>\n Caitlin Clark takes the court to big cheers. Her teammates love that she\u2019s wearing black Air Force 1s.<\/p>\n \u201cShe means business,\u201d Aliyah Boston says. pic.twitter.com\/FNLau46bgd<\/a> The moment captured the tight bond the two players have built over the season. Moreover, Boston stepping into the role of Clark\u2019s ultimate hype woman wasn\u2019t surprising at all. \u201cYour going to be amazing because you are amazing\u201d \u2013 AB and CC pregame \ud83e\udd79 pic.twitter.com\/KnfOIYpP9z<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 ericaf455 (@ericaf455) July 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Clark\u2019s sophomore campaign hasn\u2019t gone as planned due to a slew of injuries. The guard missed 31 games in the 2025 regular season (including the WNBA<\/a> Commissioner\u2019s Cup) because of a leg issue, a left quad strain, and a nagging groin problem.<\/p>\n Despite the setbacks, her production before injuries spoke volumes as she averaged 16.5 points, 8.8 assists, and five rebounds per game.<\/p>\n However, as head coach Stephanie White\u00a0previously noted, Clark\u2019s presence on the sidelines provides an \u201cemotional\u201d boost<\/a> that helps her teammates perform at their highest level. This intangible impact was evident throughout the playoff victory.<\/p>\n Even from her courtside seat, Clark remained deeply engaged with the game\u2019s flow. After the victory, she took to X to praise a beautiful sequence where Kelsey Mitchell intercepted an Atlanta pass and quickly found Boston, who then dished it to Lexie Hull for a three-pointer.<\/p>\n \u201cCan\u2019t explain what I felt in this moment,\u201d wrote Clark<\/a> regarding the sequence.<\/p>\n Can\u2019t explain what I felt in this moment https:\/\/t.co\/q3TazRjyDY<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Caitlin Clark (@CaitlinClark22) September 17, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n The Fever dominated the game from the opening tip. They formed a commanding six-point lead at the end of the first quarter and maintained that same advantage at halftime. Moreover, they carried this momentum into the second half. Eventually, they built their largest lead of the game, a crushing 24-point margin\u00a0in the fourth quarter that Atlanta simply couldn\u2019t overcome<\/a>.<\/p>\n THE @IndianaFever<\/a> WON 77 to 60!!!! AND FORCE THE GAME 3 #FeverRising<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ZR5IhhQ5XV<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Indiana Fever Muse (@fever_muse) September 17, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Now, the Fever turn their attention to a decisive Game 3 against the Dream on Sept. 18 at Gateway Center.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Scott Agness (@ScottAgness) September 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n
Their camaraderie has been one of the most visible storylines of the Fever\u2019s season. Even when Clark was sidelined for much of the year, Boston kept their pregame ritual alive, as she often embraced<\/a> Clark before warm-ups or tip-off to keep the energy high.<\/p>\n