The Indiana Fever will face off against the Connecticut Sun in the opening round of the WNBA playoffs, with the series starting on Sunday. Connecticut, as the third seed, will host the first two games before the action shifts to Indiana. This marks the Fever’s first playoff appearance since 2016, led by standout rookie Caitlin Clark. Clark has had a stellar debut season, but she’s not the only standout for Indiana. Kelsey Mitchell, her backup, has been a key player as well, averaging 19.2 points per game. Both players, along with Aliyah Boston, earned All-Star selections this season.
In the Fever’s last regular-season game against the Washington Mystics, Mitchell had an injury scare and only played five minutes. However, she assured fans and reporters on Saturday that she’s feeling good. “I feel great,” Mitchell said, speaking to reporters. “Hopefully you saw me; I didn’t think I looked bad. I feel great; I think it was just a precaution for us.” Her comments, shared by Matthew Byrne of Clutch Points, indicate she’s not worried about the injury.
Indiana confirmed that Kelsey Mitchell has been cleared to play in Sunday’s playoff opener, reporting a fully healthy roster for the game. This news comes as a relief for the Fever, who will need all their top players ready for what is expected to be a challenging series against the Sun.
The backcourt duo of Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell has made history for Indiana this season. Both players surpassed the Fever’s single-season franchise scoring record, with Clark narrowly outscoring Mitchell by just two points. The team celebrated this achievement on social media, stating, “Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell both broke the single-season franchise scoring record. Congratulations to @CaitlinClark22 on setting the new mark.”
With Mitchell now cleared to play, Indiana is fully prepared to give their best in their playoff opener on Sunday at 3:00 PM ET. Strong performances from both Clark and Mitchell will be crucial against Connecticut, and Mitchell’s full recovery is a key factor in the team’s hopes for success in the series.
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