A Final Play Gone Wrong: How One Coaching Decision Shattered Indiana Fever’s Playoff Momentum
The Indiana Fever had everything to play for. The energy inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse was electric, the crowd roaring with every possession as the final seconds ticked down. Playoff dreams—once distant, now within reach—were hanging on the balance of one possession. With the team down by two points, everyone in the arena and millions watching at home knew the ball had to go to Caitlin Clark or Aliyah Boston.
The Moment That Changed Everything
Outrage Erupts
Caitlin Clark’s Silent Fury
Aliyah Boston: The Overlooked Anchor
A Playoff Push in Jeopardy
Fans Turn on the Coach
The Locker Room Divide?
The Bigger Picture: A WNBA Reckoning
What Happens Next?