Aliyah Boston criticizes WNBA officiating after Fever-Aces game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 3:38 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
In a recent game, the Indiana Fever faced the Las Vegas Aces, resulting in a controversial blocking foul call against Indiana. During the match, Aliyah Boston expressed her dissatisfaction with the officiating decision, particularly regarding a call made involving A’ja Wilson. The Fever challenged the call, which was upheld by the referees, citing body contact as the basis for their decision. The Aces ultimately won the game 86-84, with Wilson scoring 28 points. Boston achieved a double-double with 21 points and 12 rebounds, but the controversial call sparked conversation about the need for potential rule changes in the league.
- •Indiana Fever play Las Vegas Aces
- •Aliyah Boston criticizes a key foul call
- •Fever lose 86-84 to the Aces
- •Boston scores 21 points and grabs 12 rebounds
- •Call related to defensive blocking foul in controversial moment
- 3:38 PMYahoo Sports — ‘That is not a real call’ – Aliyah Boston suggests WNBA rule needs changing after Fever incident
"In a candid exchange with WNBA legend Candace Parker, Aliyah Boston wasn’t best pleased with the league’s officiating following a call during the Indiana Fever’s loss to the Las Vegas Aces. During a highly physical Indiana Fever matchup against A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces, the officials called a defensive blocking foul, judging that the defender made body contact against Wilson using her hip while sliding laterally rather than establishing a completely legal guarding position.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
WNBA•Oct 17, 2026, 12:21 AMThe four factors for Valkyries vs. Dream that will decide who wins WNBA Finals
WNBA•Oct 16, 2026, 5:34 PMGolden State Valkyries reach WNBA Finals with expansion blueprint
WNBA•Oct 16, 2026, 2:37 PM‘The point is to sow division’: WNBA trans athlete debate exposed as ‘manufactured outrage’
WNBA•Oct 16, 2026, 2:41 AMValkyries tickets command eye-popping prices, four times higher than 2025 WNBA Finals
WNBA•Oct 15, 2026, 9:32 PMAngel Reese's WNBA Finals appearance comes with unexpected controversy for Atlanta Dream
WNBA•Oct 15, 2026, 9:19 PMAngel Reese, Gabby Williams headline WNBA All-Defensive team: Full list