Kelsey Mitchell injury update: Latest news after Fever star helped off vs. Aces
originally appeared on The Sporting News
The Indiana Fever fought hard through injuries to push themselves to the brink of reaching the WNBA Finals, but they were dealt one more potentially massive blow in Tuesday night’s Game 5.
All-Star guard Kelsey Mitchell went down with an injury in the third quarter against the Las Vegas Aces, forcing the game to be paused for several minutes as trainers tended to her and her teammates surrounded her with towels.
Mitchell had 15 points in 23 minutes before exiting, leading the Fever in scoring and shooting 3-of-3 from 3-point range.
Here’s what you need to know about Mitchell’s injury and how it happened.
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Kelsey Mitchell injury update
Mitchell was down on the court under the basket for several minutes in the third quarter of Tuesday’s Game 5. While the ESPN broadcast initially suggested she might be cramping, concern grew when a stretcher was brought out for Mitchell.
Mitchell ultimately was able to stand up and leave the court on her feet, but she needed assistance from trainers to get back to the locker room in Las Vegas.
Kelsey Mitchell had to be carried off the court following an injury. pic.twitter.com/6Jb6Usg8Zz
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) October 1, 2025
It was a bit of a bizarre scene, as Mitchell first seemed to favor the area around her knee after hitting a 3-pointer but continued on until the next Fever possession, when she had to lean on an official and laid down on the court in pain.
The Fever ruled Mitchell out for the game within minutes of her exit, though they did not describe the exact injury. Holly Rowe reported on the ESPN broadcast that Mitchell might have injured her quad.
Injury Update: Kelsey Mitchell has been ruled out for the remainder of tonight’s game.
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) October 1, 2025
Mitchell averaged a career-high 20.2 points per game in 2025 and 23.3 points per game in the playoffs, rising to the occasion after Caitlin Clark and other teammates went down with injuries and helping push Indiana to a decisive Game 5 in the semifinals.
