The halftime performance during Tuesday's WNBA Commissioner's Cup title game between the Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx took an unfortunate turn.

One of the most popular halftime acts in basketball, Red Panda, was hurt after suffering a fall in Minneapolis, as she performed during the Commissioner's Cup game between the Lynx and Fever.

Beloved performer Red Panda suffered a wrist injury during the WNBA Commissioner's Cup final, where the Indiana Fever defeated the Minnesota Lynx, 74-59.

One of the most popular acts in halftime entertainment sustained an injury Tuesday night in Minneapolis as Rong "Krystal" Niu, better known under her stage name of "Red Panda," needed to be assisted ...

McAfee & Co. send best wishes to Red Panda (2:11) Pat McAfee and his crew send love to Red Panda, who was injured in a fall during her performance at halftime of the Lynx-Fever game.

Niu is a popular acrobat who has become a legend of the halftime performance circuit, appearing at NBA, WNBA and college basketball games for decades. Her first NBA game was in 1993. Red Panda is ...

Legendary halftime performer Red Panda is out of the hospital but dealing with a broken left wrist after falling during a performance at the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Championship game Tuesday night.

McAfee & Co. send best wishes to Red Panda (2:11) Pat McAfee and his crew send love to Red Panda, who was injured in a fall during her performance at halftime of the Lynx-Fever game.

Red Panda, whose name is Rong Niu, is a Chinese American woman who comes from a family of performing acrobats. Niu is a popular acrobat who has become a legend of the halftime performance circuit.

Red Panda fell off the unicycle during Tuesday’s halftime act. WNBA. Medical staff came to her aid, and Red Panda attempted to walk with them off the court but left in a wheelchair.

Red Panda injured during performance at WNBA Commissioner’s Cup game, leaves arena in ambulance. By Ben Pickman and Chantel Jennings. July 1, 2025 Updated July 2, 2025.