US EditionFever’s Kelsey Mitchell Sent to Hospital for Leg Cramping in Game 5 Loss to Aces
Mitchell, averaging 23.3 points, left Game 5 with a leg injury, adding to Indiana Fever's injury challenges that have sidelined five key players this season.
- Tuesday night, Kelsey Mitchell suffered an apparent left-leg injury with 5:05 remaining in the third quarter of Game 5 and was ruled out as the Fever lost 98-107 in overtime in Las Vegas.
- The Fever entered the series shorthanded after losing six players, including star Caitlin Clark, and five teammates suffered season-ending injuries on Aug. 8 and Aug. 17.
- Before her exit, Kelsey Mitchell, Indiana Fever guard, scored 15 points on 50% shooting with 3-for-3 from beyond the arc in 23 minutes and was a WNBA MVP finalist averaging 23.3 points.
- Despite Mitchell's absence, the Fever forced overtime and the Aces advanced to the Finals, led by A'ja Wilson's 35 points, facing Phoenix on Friday.
- Players and fans offered support as the Fever said Mitchell was hospitalized for fluids, treated for 'extreme cramping', and is expected to make a full recovery under medical supervision.
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Kelsey Mitchell hospitalized after Fever’s season comes to an end
Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell was hospitalized due to lower body cramps after exiting Tuesday's Game 5 semifinals matchup against the Aces in the third quarter and being ruled out, according to Indiana head coach, Stephanie White.
Fever's Kelsey Mitchell released from hospital after Game 5 cramping, expected to recover
INDIANAPOLIS Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell was hospitalized Tuesday night after experiencing extreme cramping in her lower body during the third quarter of the team's playoff game at Las Vegas.Mitchell was transported to a local hospital, where she was treated and released late Tuesday night.The team announced Mitchell will remain under the supervision of the Fever medical team and is expected to make a full recovery.Mitchell had sustained…
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