what happened to kelsey mitchell

Kelsey Mitchell, star guard for the Indiana Fever, suffered a significant lower-body injury during Game 5 of the 2025 WNBA semifinals against the Las Vegas Aces. Midway through the third quarter, Mitchell collapsed on the court with apparent severe cramping and discomfort in her left knee and quadriceps. Though initially she tried to continue, her leg gave out, and she was helped off the floor by teammates and medical staff, refusing the use of a stretcher. After the game, Fever coach Stephanie White confirmed that Mitchell was taken to the hospital for fluid treatment due to extensive cramping. The specific details of the injury remain unclear, but it was serious enough to rule her out for the rest of the game and potentially the season. Mitchell had been having a career-best season, averaging over 20 points and being a key player for the Fever's playoff run. This injury was considered a devastating blow to her team, already suffering from multiple season-ending injuries among key players.