Fever teammates record historic double-doubles in OT
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INDIANAPOLIS — Aliyah Boston scored 34 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and Caitlin Clark added 32 points and 10 assists as the Indiana Fever beat the Chicago Sky 114-106 in overtime on Thursday, becoming the first teammates in WNBA history to record 30-point double-doubles in the same game. The Sky tied the game at 98 in regulation when Skylar Diggins hit a long 3 with 5.1 seconds left after Indiana had led 96-93; Clark had made two free throws for a five-point lead moments earlier. In overtime Boston hit a jumper from the free-throw line and Kelsey Mitchell followed with a fast-break layup to stretch the lead; Sydney Taylor pulled Chicago within 109-106 with 24.1 seconds left, but Boston sealed the win with two free throws.
Indiana made its first 23 free throws before missing with 46 seconds left in overtime, and Clark went a perfect 15-for-15 from the line. Chicago shot 1-for-8 in the extra period. Mitchell finished with 19 points and Lexie Hull scored 11 for the Fever. Taylor led the Sky with 30 points and Diggins had 21; Jacy Sheldon, Azura Stevens and Kamilla Cardoso each scored 10, and Cardoso fouled out with 3:40 remaining in regulation. Indiana improved to 7-5 and Chicago fell to 4-9. Chicago hosts New York on Wednesday; Indiana visits Connecticut on Saturday.
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Timeline
- 1. Pre-game: Both teams prepared for the regular-season matchup in Indianapolis.
- 2. Late regulation: Skylar Diggins hit a 3-pointer with 5.1 seconds left to tie at 98.
- 3. End of regulation: Caitlin Clark made two free throws with 18.9 seconds left to briefly give Indiana the lead.
- 4. Overtime: Aliyah Boston hit a free-throw-line jumper and added free throws to secure the lead.
- 5. Postgame: Final score recorded as Indiana 114, Chicago 106; Boston and Clark recorded historic 30-point double-doubles.
Why it matters
This historic game shows the growing strength and competitiveness of women's basketball. It's a great time to support the WNBA and your local teams. Check out the Fever's upcoming games and consider attending or tuning in.
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