Game 5 delivered heartbreak and clarity. Kelsey Mitchell gave everything she had until her legs couldn’t carry her any further. After hitting a deep three in the third quarter, the Fever guard was seen clutching her knees and soon after, limped off the court for medical treatment. She was ruled out and later hospitalized, casting a shadow over the game. But amid fierce competition, A’ja Wilson showed it’s rivalry, not resentment, that defines the WNBA.

Opening her postgame press conference, Wilson led with concern, not celebration.

“First off, just prayers for Kelsey Mitchell. That’s my draft partner, and to see her go down like that was not good. So, super prayers to her. She’s had a phenomenal season, and I really hope the Indiana Fever continue to take care of her.” Wilson said. Sh

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