The Indiana Fever fell flat against the Las Vegas Aces in Game 3, scoring just 72 points at home. This is their second-lowest score in the playoffs this season, calling for urgent attention to the offensive play. One of the reasons for the low scoring night is the form of Kelsey Mitchell, who, despite leading the team in points, struggled with efficiency.
Mitchell made WNBA scoring history in the Indiana Fever’s Game 1 win over the Las Vegas Aces. She scored 34 points on the night. But since then, her shooting efficiency has dropped, impacting the Fever’s offense. Many assumed that the guard was struggling with an injury.
Kelsey Mitchell Addresses Injury Concerns
The Indiana Fever needed a strong response in Game 3 against the Aces after a humiliating loss in the previous matchup. The team once again relied on its top scorer for the season to carry the offensive load, giving her 26 attempts (most in the game) out of 72. But the three-time All-Star went just 8-of-26 from the field and 3-of-11 from deep.
At one point, she was shaking her hands in the game. Many connected this to possible struggles on the field, and during the post-game interview, a reporter asked the Fever star about it.
“No, just missing (shots). It’s nothing. I mean, I think at that time I think somebody hit my hand, but no. Just a bad day.” Mitchell replied.
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But apart from KM, other Fever stars also found it difficult to net the ball. Veteran guard Odyssey Sims went 0-of-7 in the game, while Aliyah Boston also had a rough night with 5-of-16 shooting for her 12 points. The Fever must work on their scoring to stay in the playoff series. As for ‘healthy’ Mitchell, she already has plans for the Winter Games.
Kelsey Mitchell Joins Unrivaled
The list of stars playing in the new 3X3 basketball league is growing. The Unrivaled announced two new teams for season 2, allowing them to add 12 more players. Number of superstars including Paige Bueckers, Breanna Stewart, Alyssa Thomas, Satou Sabally, Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen, have already signed for the Unrivaled Season 2.
Ahead of the Game 3 against the Aces, the league announced addition of Mitchell the list of superstars playing the in season 2.
KELSEY MITCHELL IS UNRIVALED ✅
— Unrivaled Basketball (@Unrivaledwbb) September 25, 2025
Presented by @ally
Catch her in Season 2 starting Jan. 5 on TNT, truTV and Max. 📺 pic.twitter.com/927Kf8nAaI
With winter plans already fixed, Mitchell will be aiming to finish the WNBA season on high. The side needs to win both next games to advance to the WNBA Final, for the first time since 2015, and the former Ohio State guard has a major role in achieving that goal.