Lexie Hull Has Strong Words About Indiana Fever Amid WNBA Playoffs

Lexie Hull Praises Aliyah Boston’s Impact

Hull also singled out Aliyah Boston, who has anchored Indiana on both ends of the floor throughout the postseason. Boston scored 24 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and dished out five assists in Game 4, a performance that left Hull in awe.

“I mean, she’s a force in the paint, and we wouldn’t have won last night’s game, any of our games without her,” Hull said. “I’m proud of her ability to be consistent and continuing to impact the game not only offensively, but her ability to impact A’ja [Wilson]’s game defensively has been huge for us.”

Boston’s battle with Wilson, the four-time league MVP, has defined the series. While Wilson poured in 31 points in Game 4, Boston’s defensive pressure and rebounding helped the Fever control the boards 34-22. That edge proved decisive in extending the series.

The Fever’s playoff journey has been far from easy. With six players on the injury list entering the semifinals, head coach Stephanie White has leaned on hardship signings such as Odyssey Sims and Aari McDonald. 

Despite the thin roster, the Fever has pushed one of the league’s deepest teams to the brink. Hull has been part of the backbone, holding things together. She played in all 44 regular-season games, averaging 7.2 points and 4.3 rebounds. 

Her Game 4 line, seven points, seven rebounds and four steals, might not have matched the offensive outbursts of teammates Boston or Kelsey Mitchell, but it showed her trademark hustle. 

What’s at Stake in Game 5

With the series tied 2-2, all eyes now turn to Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas for Tuesday night’s finale. The winner will face the Phoenix Mercury in the 2025 WNBA Finals, while the loser’s season ends abruptly.

For Indiana, the chance carries extra weight. The franchise hasn’t reached the Finals since 2015, when Tamika Catchings was still leading the way. Hull’s comments reflect how much this run means to a group that has battled through injuries and setbacks all season.“We want to win. We want to keep playing. We want another game in Las Vegas. That is what we are fighting for. We don’t want our season to end,” Hull said after Game 4, per USA Today.