What happened to Kelsey Mitchell? Injury concerns thought to be avoided in Fever win vs Tempo
Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell had 29 points in three quarters, but did not play in the fourth and went to the locker room. Here's the latest from Toronto.
Kelsey Mitchell was removed from the Indiana Fever's fourth quarter bench in Toronto, as she experienced overheating during the team's game against the Tempo. Fever coach Stephanie White stated that the warm Scotiabank Arena likely caused Mitchell's overheating, marking two consecutive games in unusually hot venues for the Fever.
Mitchell, who set a WNBA record with her 20th straight games scoring 20 or more points, left the game with 24 seconds left in the third quarter and did not return. The Tempo managed to get within four points with a minute left, but Indiana secured a 101-95 victory without Mitchell playing in the fourth quarter. Mitchell, who suffered rhabdomyolysis last year, was not believed to be at risk of experiencing another such injury during Tuesday night's game.
The Fever will play again on Thursday in Dallas, where Mitchell might set another WNBA record streak of 21 straight games scoring at least 20 points.
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