Caitlin Clark singles out Aliyah Boston after Indiana Fever game

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark turned in one of the best performances of her career on Friday night. The 24-year-old erupted for a career-high 45 points on 11-of-18 from the field overall and 6-of-10 from beyond the arc. Clark also added two rebounds, 10 assists, four steals and two blocks in 29 minutes of action.

Clark made history by becoming the first player to register a 40-point, 10-assist game in the WNBA. Her mind-blowing performance led to the Fever securing a tightly contested 110-107 win against the Seattle Storm at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Indiana improved to 15-10, making up for Wednesday’s deflating home loss to the Golden State Valkyries.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) gets the crowd excited.

Caitlin Clark highlights Aliyah Boston’s absence after Indiana Fever win

The Fever were missing one of their most important players in this one. Aliyah Boston was ruled out for the matchup due to a right lower leg injury. The issue does not seem to be a major concern, but the team decided to give Boston the night off ahead of their back-to-back on Saturday night against the New York Liberty.

Clark praised the Storm during her postgame press conference. She said that Seattle has “a really good young core.” The 6-foot guard believes that the Storm are “going to be a team to watch in the next couple of years.”

Clark also pointed out that Seattle proved to be a “difficult matchup” for the Fever, especially with Bosotn out of the picture. Clark took the opportunity to heap praise on her All-Star teammate.

“I think this also shows like how good of a defender AB is and how good of an anchor she is for us on defense and her communication,” Clark said of Boston. “Obviously, a lot of people stepped up in her absence tonight, but like she really dominates that end for us and she’s just always in the right position. She always knows the right coverage and she cleans up the glass really well.”

The good news for the Fever is that Boston will likely be back for the second night of the back-to-back on Saturday. Clark’s status, however, remains unclear as she continues to nurse a back issue.

The Fever will host the Liberty at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with tipoff set for 8:00 p.m. ET.