Boston's Strategic Rest
Aliyah Boston Plays Limited Minutes in WNBA All-Star Game for Indiana Fever Rest
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Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston played just five minutes in the WNBA All-Star Game on July 25, finishing with zero points and one rebound. The former South Carolina standout was held back on purpose — her team wanted to keep her fresh for an upcoming Fever game, according to Clarion Ledger.
Boston was one of three ex-South Carolina Gamecocks on the court that night at United Center in Chicago. She was joined by A'ja Wilson and Allisha Gray. All three played for Team Spoon, which beat Team Coop 129-122, according to Yahoo Sports.
Boston Sits Back While Teammates Shine
While Boston watched from the bench for most of the game, her former Gamecock teammates had big nights. A'ja Wilson is one of the WNBA's biggest stars. Allisha Gray also suited up for Team Spoon. The three players together gave South Carolina fans plenty to cheer about, even with Boston's limited role, per Clarion Ledger.
Resting players during All-Star Games is not unusual. Teams and players often use the break to recover from the grind of a long season. For Boston, staying healthy for Indiana mattered more than putting up big numbers in an exhibition game.
Team Spoon Wins Behind Jones and Clark
Boston's team still came out on top. Jonquel Jones led the way with 22 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists for Team Spoon. Caitlin Clark also played a key role in the 129-122 win over Team Coop, according to Yakima Herald.
The high-scoring game gave fans plenty of action. Team Spoon outlasted Team Coop in what turned into a back-and-forth contest. Jones was the clear standout performer on the night.
History Made as Malonga Dunks at Age 20
The All-Star Game also made history in a different way. Seattle Storm center Dominique Malonga became the youngest player ever to dunk in WNBA All-Star Game history. She threw it down in the second quarter after a feed from Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese, according to Fox News.
Malonga's dunk was one of the night's most talked-about moments. At just 20 years old, she put her name in the record books with one explosive play.
Dawn Staley Honored at WNBA's 30th Anniversary
South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley was also recognized at the event. The WNBA used the All-Star Game to celebrate its 30th anniversary, and Staley was among those honored during the festivities, per Yahoo Sports.
Staley has built South Carolina into one of college basketball's top programs. Her players filling All-Star rosters is a sign of that success. Three former Gamecocks on the same All-Star team speaks to how dominant South Carolina women's basketball has become.
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