Overview

• In the third quarter at TD Garden, veteran Tina Charles shoveled Aliyah Boston to the floor and was whistled for a common foul after Boston challenged for position
• After the final buzzer, Charles embraced Boston and shared postgame coaching tips, prompting both praise for sportsmanship and skepticism over her motives
• Social media erupted over what many described as inconsistent officiating, with some fans labeling the refs an embarrassment and raising player safety concerns
• Indiana coach Stephanie White reported that star guard Caitlin Clark felt “a little something” in her groin late in the game and said the injury will be further evaluated
• The 85-77 victory marked the Fever’s third straight win as Charles posted 21 points and 11 rebounds and extended her standing as the WNBA’s all-time rebound leader and second player to surpass 8,000 career points