LAS VEGAS — Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell exited Tuesday’s Game 5 semifinals matchup against the Las Vegas Aces because of cramping in the third quarter and sat out the rest of the contest.

Indiana battled back despite missing its star and forced overtime before eventually falling 107-98 in the playoff elimination game.

Mitchell appeared to suffer leg cramps after a foul was called on teammate Aliyah Boston. Mitchell grabbed her leg in apparent discomfort before reaching out to hold on to a referee. She made her way down to the floor, where she was tended to by team personnel and surrounded by teammates holding up towels to give her privacy.

A stretcher was brought onto the court, but Mitchell did not use it, instead leaving with assistance after approximately five minutes.

After the game, Fever coach Stephanie White said Mitchell experienced a lot of lower-body cramping and that she was transported to a hospital to receive fluids. ESPN’s Holly Rowe reported during the game that the area of concern appeared to be the left quad above Mitchell’s knee.

Mitchell was the Fever’s leading scorer this season, averaging 20.2 points in the regular season and 23.3 in the playoffs.

“She’s just had a phenomenal season,” said Aces star A’ja Wilson, the four-time league MVP. “I really hope the Indiana Fever take care of her. She’s a phenomenal person, and I hate seeing her go down.”

Indiana had five players, including star guard Caitlin Clark, ruled out for the season because of injury. And Damiris Dantas sat out the playoffs because of a concussion.

“Unfortunately, we have a lot of experience rallying around teammates,” White said. “This group is all heart.”