"My legs were so numb, paralyzed": Kelsey Mitchell gives utterly scary insight into unusual injury during Fever-Aces Game 5

Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell touched on the unusual injury she picked up during Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals on Tuesday. Mitchell cramped up and lay on the floor during the third quarter of Tuesday’s game against the Las Vegas Aces.

Teammates and the coaching staff were quick to gather around their star guard as a stretcher was called to the floor to help her off. In a statement shared on X on Tuesday, Mitchell shared that she had suffered from Rhabdomyolysis, which can be a fatal condition if not treated promptly.

On Wednesday, Mitchell further discussed her injury, giving fans insight into how she felt in the moment.

“My legs were so numb, paralyzed. I couldn’t feel my feet,” Mitchell said. “If I’m honest, I’ve never played that long into the season.”

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Kelsey Mitchell said she feels fine. Of the injury, she said she was scared. “My legs were so numb, paralyzed. I couldn’t feel my feet.” Pins it on over-usage. “If I’m honest, I’ve never played that long into the season.” (laughs) Apologies, I missed her in that lineup rundown

Kelsey Mitchell went on to say that while she feels “fine,” she likely won’t be playing in a real basketball game for the time being. When asked about why she didn’t leave in the stretcher, the Fever guard gave a lighthearted reply:

“We're not doing the stretcher, man. Walking out of here on a stretcher is not going to happen. We're not doing that."

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What Stephanie White told the Indiana Fever after Kelsey Mitchell's Game 5 injury

Despite being without Kelsey Mitchell for the last minutes of Game 5, the Fever put up quite a fight, pushing the Aces to OT. Odyssey Sims was stellar, recording 27 points and six assists, shooting 7-for-14. Shey Peddy was also solid, recording 13 points on 5-for-9 shooting.

The Fever showed an insatiable fighting spirit as they pushed the Aces till the end. The team's grit and tenacity in the final minutes can be attributed to coach Stephanie White, who delivered a gripping speech after Mitchell's injury.

"We've been in this position before, we gotta play for our teammates. We gotta fight for our teammates. Nobody is in a better position to do this than us. We fight for her right now. Let’s go," White said.

White's inspiration proved influential as the Fever came out of the huddle like a different team, outscoring the Aces in the fourth quarter. With what they've achieved despite an injury-plagued 2025, fans have reason to look forward to Indiana's next campaign.