The Indiana Fever are desperate for a win after dropping to an 0-5 record Wednesday. The latest loss came in a narrow defeat to the Seattle Storm, and fans took to social media to discuss their growing frustration with both No. 1 WNBA Draft pick Aliyah Boston and head coach Christie Sides.

Despite occasional flashes of brilliance from Caitlin Clark, the Fever have made critical mistakes that cost them games. Boston, in particular, has been struggling, as evidenced by her being benched in favor of Temi Fagbenle during crucial moments.

Sides addressed reporters after Wednesday's loss, explaining why she opted to play Fagbenle instead of Boston late in the game.

“Temi was just effective on both ends,” Sides said, pr Grant Young of Athlon Sports. “Defensively, she's able to man, and then her length enables her to get to help side. She's a rim protector. Temi plays with a fire and a passion that I love. When she gets scored on, it pisses her off… And we have to get to where we have five [players] out there that feel that same sense of urgency.”

Fans took to social media to voice their displeasure with Sides' decision-making, particularly the choice to bench both Clark and Boston in crunch time. The move, in a tight game that ended 85-83 in favor of the Storm, left many questioning Sides' basketball acumen and her ability to lead the team.

One fan tweeted, “Did I really watch Caitlin Clark lead an 8 point run against the Storm to tie it up with 5 minutes left only for Christie Sides to bench her for two minutes while that tie eroded into a 7 point deficit?

No I didn't, this is just a simple nightmare and I'm gonna wake up in 3, 2…

S***t.”

Another commented, “Christie Sides has gotta answer to why she put Caitlin Clark on the bench with 5 min to go in the game lol, terrible.”

Clark has shown moments of excellence, but the team has struggled to translate her performances into victories. The Fever's season began with blowout losses to the New York Liberty and Connecticut Sun, but they have started to close the gap in following games. However, these improvements have not been enough to secure a win, leading to increased frustration among fans and players alike.

Boston has also faced criticism for her play. Her benching in favor of Fagbenle was a clear indication that Sides is looking for more urgency and consistency from Boston. The rookie must elevate her game to help the team break their losing streak.

Social media reactions to Boston have been a mix of criticism and support.

One user tweeted, “Aliyah Boston spent a lil too much time this offseason doing commentary I fear…” while another tweet captured the sentiment of others fans: “REQUEST A TRADE REQUEST A TRADE REQUEST A TRADE FIRE YOUR AGENT REQUEST A TRADE REQUEST A TRADE REQUEST A TRADE.” Another fan tweeted, “Free Aliyah man. S**t was all wrong last season.”

The Fever's early-season struggles have placed a spotlight on Sides and her coaching decisions. With the team gaining more attention due to Clark's presence, every move Sides makes is under scrutiny. The next game against the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday night offers another chance for the Fever to get their first win of the season. Fans will be watching closely to see how Sides manages her rotations and whether Boston and Clark can lead the team to victory.