Kelsey Mitchell Replaces Erica Wheeler in WNBA Skills Challenge Due to Flight Cancellations

A global tech outage disrupted travel plans, leading Mitchell to step in for her Indiana Fever teammate.

• Erica Wheeler's flight from Atlanta to Phoenix was canceled due to a widespread software issue.
• Pacers CEO Mel Raines attempted to secure a charter flight for Wheeler without success.
• Kelsey Mitchell, already in Phoenix for the All-Star game, will participate in the skills challenge.
• Mitchell has prior experience in the 3-point contest but is new to the skills challenge.
• The skills challenge winner will receive $2,575 from the league and $55,000 from Aflac.

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