Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell had an early exit in Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals against the Las Vegas Aces with what appeared to be a left leg injury, but was later revealed to be lower body cramping. The incident left the Fever even more shorthanded than usual and they ultimately suffered a 98-107 loss in overtime.

"She's got a lot of lower body cramping. She's currently at the hospital right now getting fluids," Indiana coach Stephanie White said postgame.

Mitchell was seen reaching for her left knee with some discomfort halfway through the third quarter. Not long after, she went down and stayed on the floor for a while. Her teammates quickly surrounded her and held towels for her privacy.

The medical staff brought out a stretcher, but Mitchell did not use it and walked to the l

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