Fever's Kelsey Mitchell Suffers Severe Cramps Causing Temporary Leg Numbness in WNBA Semifinal Loss

Indiana Fever All-Star guard Kelsey Mitchell experienced a severe medical episode during the team's WNBA semifinal loss to the Las Vegas Aces, where her muscles stopped functioning properly, causing a temporary paralysis and numbness in her legs for several seconds. Mitchell later revealed she was suffering from rhabdomyolysis, a condition that can impair muscle function, and she was treated in the hospital after the incident. Despite the scare, Mitchell is recovering and expressed gratitude towards the medical staff who assisted her. She was a key player for the Fever throughout the season, leading the team in scoring both in the regular season and the playoffs, especially notable as the team played without several other key stars due to injuries. The Fever's loss ended their playoff run, with the Aces advancing to the WNBA Finals. Mitchell's condition and her resilience highlight the physical challenges athletes can face, even as they perform at elite levels.