Caitlin Clark's 5-of-10 From Deep Is Scaring The League, But Aliyah Boston's 17.0 Points Per Game Is The Real Problem

The Indiana Fever are on an absolute tear, riding a three-game win streak and feeling themselves big time as they host the Toronto Tempo on Tuesday night in Commissioner's Cup action. If you haven't been watching, you're missing out. Caitlin Clark, after some serious ups and downs, is balling out again. What's making this squad dangerous is her undeniable connection with Aliyah Boston. When these two are locked in, the Fever are basically unbeatable.

Clark and Boston: Unstoppable Together

Alright, let's talk about it. Clark has been dropping 25.3 points, 6.7 assists, and 4.3 rebounds per game over this three-game run. In the road victory over the Connecticut Sun on Saturday, Clark was lights out from downtown, hitting 5-of-10 from beyond the arc, leading the Fever to an 85-75 victory. Aliyah Boston has been an absolute force too, snagging her third straight double-double in that Sun game with 13 points and 11 boards! Head coach Stephanie White knows she's got a special thing brewing. She said, "When you have a point guard and you have a center that are special, you can build a team around that." Clark agreed, saying, "We're good friends, that always helps... I always know where Aliyah is. We got a little telepathy now, so hopefully we get that going more." That kind of chemistry is electric.

This Season's Stats Speak Volumes

It's not just a recent hot streak either. Clark is fourth in the league in scoring, averaging 20.3 points, and second in passing with 7.8 assists per game. Boston is putting up a career-high 17.0 points and 8.4 boards per game. The Fever, now 8-5 overall and 4-1 in the Commissioner's Cup, are looking like a legitimate threat. Clark is listed as probable for Tuesday with a back issue, and first-round pick Raven Johnson is questionable with an ankle injury. You never want to see those injury reports piling up.

The Tempo Are Limping Into Indy

On the flip side, the Toronto Tempo are not exactly riding high right now. They've dropped two straight, including a brutal 102-77 loss at home to the Atlanta Dream. Yikes. That game was a mess, with Isabelle Harrison getting tossed after a flagrant 2 foul on Angel Reese in the third quarter. Coach Sandy Brondello called it "unfortunate," especially since Harrison had 17 points before her early exit. Plus, the Tempo are dealing with some serious injury woes. Nyara Sabally missed her second straight game with a right hamstring injury and is out for Tuesday, and their own first-round pick, Kiki Rice, is also out with a left ankle injury. With Brittney Sykes, averaging 20.7 points per game, and Marina Mabrey, with 17.9 points per game, as their leading scorers, they'll have to shoulder an even bigger load. This game marks the first of three consecutive road games for Toronto.

So, the Fever are looking for four straight wins against a struggling Tempo squad on Tuesday night. Can Clark and Boston keep that telepathy going and extend this awesome run? Or will Toronto rally despite all their issues? This Commissioner's Cup matchup is going to be a battle, and you know we'll be watching every second. Get ready for some fireworks!

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