Kelsey Mitchell’s Shares First Post After Rhabdomyolysis Scare in Fever’s Semifinal Loss..
In a poignant social media update, Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell broke her silence following a terrifying health scare during Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals against the Las Vegas Aces. The 29-year-old All-Star, who led the Fever with 20.2 points per game in the regular season and 22.3 in the playoffs, collapsed in the third quarter of the Fever’s 107-98 overtime loss on September 30, 2025.
Helped off the court after refusing a stretcher, she was rushed to a Las Vegas hospital for IV fluids
Mitchell’s first post on X detailed her diagnosis: rhabdomyolysis, a rare condition where overexerted muscles break down, releasing harmful substances into the bloodstream.
“My muscles stopped producing and reached its maximum capacity,” she wrote. “I went into a sense of numbness/paralyzing feeling… I panicked because I began to think the worse when I felt like I couldn’t move my legs.” Describing it as an “out of body experience,” she added, “In other words, I played literally til my wheels fell off,” emphasizing her grueling effort amid the team’s injury-plagued season.
Released late that night, Mitchell expressed gratitude to trainers, doctors, and fans from both teams. “Thank God for covering me,” she shared, assuring followers, “I will be fine very soon.” Despite the setback—initially mistaken for severe cramping—the MVP finalist is expected to recover fully, though lingering weakness may persist for weeks Her resilience shone through a season where she carried Indiana to the semis without stars like Caitlin Clark. Fans rallied online, praising her warrior spirit as the Aces advanced to face the Phoenix Mercury in the Finals.
