How did the Indiana Fever perform in the WNBA semifinal without Kelsey Mitchell?

The Indiana Fever entered the decisive Game 5 of the WNBA semifinal series against the Las Vegas Aces already decimated by injuries, missing six players, including star Caitlin Clark. Kelsey Mitchell's injury was a significant blow to the team's chances of advancing to the WNBA Finals.

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The winner of the Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces semifinal series will advance to the WNBA Finals against the Phoenix Mercury.

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Fever Star Kelsey Mitchell Suffers Leg Injury in Decisive WNBA Semifinal

Q: What happened to Kelsey Mitchell in the WNBA semifinal?

Kelsey Mitchell, the star player of the Indiana Fever, suffered an apparent left leg injury during the third quarter of the decisive Game 5 of the WNBA semifinal series against the Las Vegas Aces.

1 Oct, 2025

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Summary

Indiana Fever's Kelsey Mitchell injured her left leg in Game 5 of WNBA semifinal
Mitchell was the Fever's top player this postseason, averaging 23.3 points
Fever entered the game without six players, including star Caitlin Clark

Fever Star Kelsey Mitchell Suffers Leg Injury in Decisive WNBA Semifinal

On October 1st, 2025, Indiana Fever's star player Kelsey Mitchell sustained an apparent left leg injury during the third quarter of the decisive Game 5 of the WNBA semifinal series against the Las Vegas Aces. The incident occurred with 5:05 left in the period, as Mitchell seemed to suffer a non-contact injury. Her teammates quickly surrounded her, giving Mitchell privacy as she lay on the court for at least five minutes.