• Red Panda, a popular halftime performer, fell from her unicycle during the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup final.
• She sustained a fractured left wrist and was transported to a hospital for evaluation.
• Performers and teammates expressed their support for Red Panda following the incident.

During the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup final between the Indiana Fever and the Minnesota Lynx, halftime performer Red Panda fell off her unicycle and crashed to the court, unable to complete her show. She appeared to injure her left wrist and was later seen being helped off the floor in a wheelchair, according to SCMP and CBS News.

Following her fall, she spent 11 hours in a Minneapolis hospital, where it was confirmed she suffered a broken left wrist. Red Panda, whose real name is Rong Niu, will require further consultation with an orthopaedic surgeon before her recovery plan can be finalized. She expressed gratitude for the support she received from both fans and her team, according to SCMP and LA Times.

Red Panda's act involves balancing custom-made bowls while riding a unicycle that extends about eight feet above the court. She has performed at numerous basketball games throughout her career, including high-profile events like the NBA Finals, which highlights her established presence in sports entertainment, reports SFGate and LA Times.

During the post-game celebrations, teammates and fans took to social media to send well wishes to Red Panda, with prominent players like Caitlin Clark expressing affection for her and hoping for a speedy recovery. The incident has sparked widespread concern and support from the basketball community, according to CBS News and SCMP.