Kelsey Mitchell’s Heartbreaking Injury in Crucial Game 5..
In a devastating blow to the Indiana Fever’s playoff dreams, star guard Kelsey Mitchell was helped off the court in the third quarter of Game 5 against the Las Vegas Aces on October 1, 2025, clutching her leg after an apparent non-contact injury. The 29-year-old All-WNBA First Team selection had been electric, dropping 15 points on efficient shooting to fuel Indiana’s comeback bid in this do-or-die elimination game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.<grok:render card_id=”b79c58″ With the Fever trailing 71-63 at the end of the quarter, Mitchell was ruled out for the remainder, leaving the team shorthanded amid Aliyah Boston’s fifth foul
Mitchell, the Fever’s postseason scoring leader at 23.3 points per game, has shouldered the load without rookie sensation Caitlin Clark, sidelined by a groin issue.
Her exit sparked an outpouring of support on X, with fans and analysts decrying the “cruel” timing—prayers poured in as the Aces extended their lead.
ESPN’s Holly Rowe confirmed ongoing treatment, but severity remains unclear, potentially derailing Indiana’s Finals push.
The Fever, up 2-2 in the series, now face a miracle rally without their sharpshooter. Mitchell’s resilience—playing through a fractured finger from China earlier this year—highlights her grit, but this leg scare tests the team’s depth in a high-stakes WNBA semifinal. As the clock ticks, all eyes are on updates and Indiana’s fightback.
