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Aliyah Boston prepares to challenge A’ja Wilson in playoff opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 2:37 AM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Aliyah Boston prepares to challenge A’ja Wilson in playoff opener

Summary

The Indiana Fever face the Las Vegas Aces in the first round of the 2026 WNBA playoffs. This matchup marks a chance for Indiana to improve upon last year's semifinal loss. Aliyah Boston expressed her strategy for guarding A'ja Wilson, aiming to force her into tough shots. Both teams have met three times this season, with Indiana winning two of those games, aided by Boston's strong performances. However, Boston is listed as questionable due to a right lower-leg issue, raising concerns about her availability in this best-of-three series.

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By the Numbers

•Indiana Fever are the No. 6 seed, Aces are No. 3.
•First playoff game is a best-of-three series.
•Fever won two of three regular-season meetings.
•Boston averaged 19.3 points and 11.0 rebounds in those games.
•Boston's injury status could affect her participation.

Latest Updates

2:37 AMYahoo Sports — Aliyah Boston Makes Her Opinion About A’ja Wilson Very Clear Before Fever’s Game Against Aces in Round One of the Playoffs

What they're saying

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The Indiana Fever now have a chance to rewrite the ending of their 2025 WNBA season. After watching the Las Vegas Aces end their playoff run in the semifinals last year, Indiana will get another shot at the three-time champions in the first round of the 2026 playoffs.
— Yahoo Sports

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