Fever fans react as Brittney Griner elbows Aliyah Boston in the neck: "Cathy Engelbert needs to do something or lose her job"

The matchup between the Indiana Fever and Atlanta Dream featured multiple physical exchanges between Aliyah Boston and Brittney Griner. Early in the game, just two minutes in, the two bigs battled for position in the post, prompting officials to blow the whistle and assess a foul on Griner.

Later in the game, Griner was involved in a more questionable play, extending her left arm and catching Boston in the neck with her elbow. The referee quickly recognized the contact and called another foul on the Dream star for the unnecessary physicality.

The sequence sparked a wave of reactions from WNBA and Fever fans, many of whom were surprised that Griner’s second foul wasn’t upgraded to a flagrant. Social media buzzed with strong, candid responses as fans voiced their concerns over the excessive physical play.

"I mean, the Atlanta Dream refs are shit. Griner hit Boston in the throat and they didn’t do anything. @CathyEngelbert needs to do something or lose her fucking job. Indiana Fever deserve better," a fan said.

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I mean, the Atlanta Dream refs are shit. Griner hit Boston in the throat and they didn’t do anything.

@CathyEngelbert

needs to do something or lose her fucking job. Indiana Fever deserve better

Another fan said:

Shabazz 💫

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She cant f*cking stand playing against AB dawg 😭😭😭

A fan commented:

BiG4

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BG elbowing mfs then lookin lost is killin me

Another fan commented:

HER🦋

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I am hollering because that second push got me CTFU between that and AB theatrics 😂☠️

A user wrote:

The Real LG /// TEXAS GAL💯

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Them elbows be DEADLY BOY💀

Another user wrote:

J.M.lll

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How tf is an elbow to the throat mot a Flagrant foul??? I guess only if it’s against AB. 🤦‍♂️

Brittney Griner shoved Aliyah Boston last season

Whenever Brittney Griner and Aliyah Boston face off, tensions often run high and physical play is almost guaranteed. Their matchups have developed a reputation for extra-curricular activity, fueled by their competitive fire and physical style.

One notable instance occurred during a game between the Indiana Fever and Phoenix Mercury on June 30 last year, where both players battled fiercely for control in the post. At one point, Griner lost her composure and shoved Boston, resulting in a technical foul.

Earlier this year, the two clashed again during the 3x3 Unrivaled competition, where their matchup once more turned physical. Griner and Boston relentlessly battled for position, banging bodies in the post and refusing to back down, continuing their growing rivalry on the court.