Kelsey Mitchell dazzles with highlight move in Fever's loss to Dream
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 2:01 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
During a recent game against the Atlanta Dream, Kelsey Mitchell of the Indiana Fever delivered a standout performance despite her team's overall struggles. Mitchell executed a move that left Dream player Te-Hina Paopao off balance, resulting in social media acclaim for what has been dubbed a 'double ankle breaker.' This highlight featured Mitchell following up her maneuver with a wide-open three-pointer as the Fever faced a challenging second half, leading to a 113-96 defeat. Noteworthy reactions from fans and commentators have celebrated the uniqueness of Mitchell's move, with some calling for it to be acknowledged in basketball's hall of fame.
- •Kelsey Mitchell made a significant highlight despite Fever's 113-96 loss.
- •Mitchell's move caused Te-Hina Paopao to lose balance on both ankles.
- •Fans and commentators widely reacted to Mitchell's skillful play.
- •The Fever struggles continued in the second half of the game.
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Kelsey Mitchell of Indiana Fever has 'double ankle breaker' and social media reacts
"The Indiana Fever had a rough game against the Atlanta Dream over the weekend, but Kelsey Mitchell had quite a highlight.
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