Fever's Mitchell on Devastating Loss: Missed Free Throws, Discipline, and the Road to Recovery

Indiana Fever's Kelsey Mitchell Reflects on Devastating Loss: 'We Dug Ourselves Into a Huge Hole' The Indiana Fever suffered a tough defeat last night, and the team's star player, Kelsey Mitchell, offered a candid post-game assessment. Mitchell highlighted the team's struggles from the free-throw line as a major factor in their loss. "We missed ten free throws in the game," Mitchell said, "five of them in the fourth quarter." This, she explained, impacted their discipline and ultimately contributed to their defeat. Mitchell's comments reveal not just the team's technical shortcomings but also their mental fortitude. She acknowledged that the missed free throws "dug [them] into a huge hole." However, she also expressed determination to improve before their next game on Thursday. "From tonight to Thursday," Mitchell stated, "we're going to have to get on top of things right now." Mitchell's honesty provides a glimpse into the challenges faced by professional athletes and the importance of resilience in the face of setbacks. Her determination to address the team's weaknesses offers a positive outlook for the Fever's future.