Recently, Kelsey Mitchell has been at the center of injury rumors following her early exit in the team’s regular-season finale. With speculation swirling around her health ahead of the Fever’s upcoming playoff series, fans are concerned.
Here is everything to know about Kelsey Mitchell’s injury rumors.
Has Kelsey Mitchell suffered an injury while playing basketball?
Indiana Fever star player Kelsey Mitchell fell awkwardly under the basket during Thursday’s regular-season finale. The incident occurred in the first quarter when Mitchell got tangled with a defender, causing her to hit the floor. As the play continued, Mitchell was slow to rise and visibly limping.
Though she initially stayed in the game, attempting to shake off the discomfort in her left leg, Mitchell was eventually subbed out by Erica Wheeler midway through the first quarter. She immediately headed to the locker room and later returned to the bench at the start of the second quarter, briefly sporting a knee brace. Despite shedding the brace and sitting at the end of the bench, Mitchell did not return to the court.
Indiana Fever head coach Christie Sides made the decision to keep Mitchell out as a precautionary measure, given that the Fever had already secured the No. 6 seed in the WNBA playoffs, regardless of the outcome of the game against the Mystics. The team opted not to risk further aggravation of Mitchell’s injury.
Will Kelsey Mitchell return to play with the Indiana Fever?
Yes, Kelsey Mitchell will return to play with the Indiana Fever.
Fever coach Christie Sides reassured fans about Kelsey Mitchell’s status, saying, “Kelsey is good.” After Mitchell went down early in the game, Sides decided to rest her star player to ensure she was ready for Sunday’s upcoming playoff series opener against Connecticut. Although Mitchell didn’t return to the game, it was purely a precautionary measure, as the Fever had already secured the No. 6 seed and didn’t need to risk further injury. (via Indy Star)
