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Fever Coach Stephanie White Addresses Kelsey Mitchell Exit

Fever Coach Stephanie White Addresses Kelsey Mitchell Exit

Summary

Indiana Fever player Kelsey Mitchell left a WNBA game early due to overheating after scoring 8 points quickly late in the third quarter. Coach Stephanie White said the hot playing conditions likely caused Mitchell’s condition, but the Fever still won against the Toronto Tempo 101-96.

Key Facts

  • Kelsey Mitchell tied a WNBA record by scoring 20 or more points in 20 straight games.
  • Mitchell scored 8 points in less than a minute late in the third quarter.
  • She left the game due to overheating and did not return.
  • Coach Stephanie White attributed the issue to hot playing environments in two consecutive games.
  • Mitchell’s shooting stats for the game were 11-for-16 field goals, 4-for-6 three-pointers, and 3-for-3 free throws.
  • The Fever won the game 101-96 despite missing Mitchell in the final quarter.
  • Coach White praised Mitchell’s ability to create her own shots and help her teammates score.
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