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Aliyah Boston Backs Indiana Fever's Aari McDonald as Caitlin Clark's Replacement
7 Aug
Summary
- Aari McDonald steps up for Indiana Fever during Caitlin Clark's injury
- Aliyah Boston publicly supports McDonald's performance on social media
- McDonald averages 14 points per game during Fever's 5-game winning streak
As of August 7th, 2025, the Indiana Fever have been thriving in the absence of star player Caitlin Clark, who has missed 13 games this season due to injury. One of the key reasons for the Fever's recent success has been the performance of WNBA guard Aari McDonald, who the team added to their roster to help fill the void left by Clark's absence.
McDonald has been a perfect fit for the Fever, recently posting her best performance of the season. During the team's 5-game winning streak, she has averaged 14 points per game, including a career-high 27-point outing against the Mercury. The Fever's official social media account has praised McDonald, calling her "the perfect missing piece" who has been a "driving force" for the team.
Aliyah Boston, a rising star in the WNBA, has also taken notice of McDonald's standout play. Boston reposted the Fever's video highlighting McDonald's performance, adding the message "Big dawgg" in support of the young guard.
Before joining the Fever this season, McDonald spent time with the Los Angeles Sparks in 2024 and was a member of the Atlanta Dream from 2021 to 2023. She has been a valuable addition to the Fever, averaging 9.8 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game in Clark's absence.
