Kelsey Plum Makes WNBA History Despite Sparks' Skid
Summary
Kelsey Plum made WNBA history by scoring at least 25 points in each of the first four games of the season while shooting 55% or better. Despite her strong performance, the Los Angeles Sparks have started the season with one win and three losses.Key Facts
- Kelsey Plum is the only WNBA player to start a season with four games scoring at least 25 points and shooting 55% or higher from the field.
- Only three other players—A'ja Wilson, Lauren Jackson, and Penny Taylor—have had similar four-game streaks at any point in a season.
- The Sparks lost 109-96 to the Toronto Tempo in their latest game, with Plum scoring 28 points.
- The Sparks’ only win this season so far was also against the Toronto Tempo, where Plum scored 27 points.
- Head coach Lynne Roberts said the team is struggling offensively and defensively, causing added pressure on their players.
- Plum emphasized the need for resilience, saying players must be able to "take a punch and punch back."
- The Sparks have not made the playoffs since 2020 or won a championship since 2016.
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