Kelsey Plum's 43-Point Masterpiece and Nobody in the WNBA Is Ready For It
Alright, Seattle, did you catch the WNBA action from Saturday night? Because Kelsey Plum just went absolutely bonkers, dropping a career-high 43 points! Seriously, FORTY-THREE! Her Los Angeles Sparks needed every single bucket to snag a wild 111-102 overtime victory against the Phoenix Mercury. It was a show, a battle, and Plum was just unstoppable. What a performance!
Plum Goes Nuclear to Force OT
This game was a slugfest, but when regulation was winding down, Plum stepped up huge. She hit a clutch layup with just 1.6 seconds left to force overtime at 98-all, pushing past her previous career-best of 40 points. Talk about clutch! She was surgical out there, making 14 of 26 shots, including five big three-pointers, and going 10 of 12 from the foul line. Plus, she dished out seven assists, showing off that complete game. When she's on fire like that, nobody can stop her.
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Once overtime hit, the Sparks caught fire. They scored the first eight points in the extra session, leaving Phoenix reeling. Nneka Ogwumike started it with a jumper, Plum added two free throws, then reserve Cameron Brink slammed the door with a four-point play. That's how you dominate crunch time! Los Angeles, now 7-6 and 3-2 in Commissioner's Cup play, grabbed their third straight victory. And it wasn't just Plum: Rae Burrell exploded off the bench for a career-high 24 points, while Ogwumike locked down 15 points and 15 rebounds.
On the other side, the Mercury are in a tough spot. Kahleah Copper had an insane 41 points and 10 rebounds herself, but it wasn't enough. Phoenix dropped to 4-11, losing their third straight and ninth of their last eleven. Ouch. Natasha Mack added 11 points and 12 rebounds, and Alyssa Thomas chipped in 10 points and 12 assists, but they just couldn't match the Sparks' late surge. They're now 2-3 in Commissioner's Cup action and need to find answers fast.
What's next? The Sparks hit the road to play Golden State on Monday night. The Mercury have to regroup quick, hosting Las Vegas on Wednesday night. Let's see if Phoenix can turn it around, but Plum's performance was absolutely unforgettable!
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