Aliyah Boston’s Viral Outburst: “Call It Both Ways” Sparks Officiating Controversy

The Indiana Fever’s latest matchup against the Dallas Wings ended in heartbreak—and viral controversy. With just over three minutes remaining, Fever star Aliyah Boston was whistled for a crucial foul while battling Dallas forward Natasha Howard under the rim. Replay angles appeared to show Howard initiating the contact, but the call went against Boston.

The Fever immediately challenged, but the ruling was upheld—costing Indiana both a timeout and momentum. Dallas went on to edge out an 81–80 victory, pushing the Fever down to sixth place in the standings.

But the real drama began after the buzzer. Frustrated and visibly emotional, Boston turned toward the referees and shouted, “Call it both ways!”

The moment, caught on broadcast cameras, exploded across social media within minutes. Clips of Boston’s outburst racked up millions of views on X, with hashtags like #CallItBothWays and #FeverNation dominating the conversation.

Fans and analysts quickly weighed in, criticizing what they saw as inconsistent officiating. A league source later suggested the referee crew from the game is now “under review.”

In the locker room, Boston kept her message clear: “Consistency. That’s all we need.”

For the Fever, the loss stings—but Boston’s words may leave a lasting mark on the league’s officiating spotlight.