The Indiana Fever wrapped up their preseason campaign on a high note, securing a close 81-76 win against the Atlanta Dream on Saturday, May 10. The victory marked their third straight win and capped off an undefeated preseason ahead of their regular-season debut. The Fever came out strong with a 21-15 lead in the first quarter, though Atlanta clawed their way back to narrow the gap by halftime. Indiana held firm in the third, edging out the Dream 21-17 and maintaining a solid lead through the final whistle.
While the game itself delivered plenty of action, it was the moments after the final buzzer that caught fans’ attention. Cameras captured a brief exchange between Indiana’s Aliyah Boston and Atlanta’s Naz Hillmon, which quickly made rounds on social media. Many viewers speculated that the two players had a heated argument, sparking rumors of a possible confrontation between the rising stars.
Aliyah Boston, however, took to social media to shut down the growing chatter. Tagging Hillmon directly, she urged fans to understand that there was no bad blood between them, saying, “@nazhillmon please let’s tell the people ain’t no beef lmaoo cause they taking this and running.” Her light-hearted message aimed to dispel the online speculation and reinforce the positive relationship between the two athletes.
Naz Hillmon responded in kind, echoing Boston’s sentiments. “Omg they dragging it!! All jokes babes wish yall saw our handshake after see you soon AB,” she commented, confirming that their interaction was playful rather than combative. Both players have a history of competitive spirit and mutual respect, which likely played into their good-natured exchange.
On the court, Boston contributed nine points and grabbed five rebounds, playing a pivotal role in the Fever’s win. Hillmon also had a solid showing, ending the night with seven points, four rebounds, and two assists. Looking ahead, Indiana will face the Chicago Sky and standout rookie Angel Reese on May 17, with tip-off scheduled for 3 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN+. The regular season promises more exciting matchups, but for now, Boston and Hillmon have shown that not all intense moments should be mistaken for conflict.
