Kelsey Plum

Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum had 43 points and Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper finished with 41 on Saturday night, the first time that opponents have had dueling 40-point games in WNBA history, including the postseason.

PHOENIX -- The Sparks had to work extra hard on this Saturday night.

PHOENIX (AP) — Kelsey Plum scored a career-high 43 points, offsetting Kahleah Copper's career-best 41-point effort and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Phoenix Mercury 111-102 in overtime Saturday night to improve to 3-2 in Commissioner's Cup play. Nneka Ogwumike hit a jumper to start OT, Plum followed with two free throws and reserve Cameron Brink added a four-point play as Los Angeles (7-6) scored the first eight points in the extra session en route to its third straight victory. Plu...

SEATTLE (AP) — Nneka Ogwumike scored a season-high 24 points against her former team, Kelsey Plum added 19 points and 11 assists, and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Seattle Storm 88-83 on Wednesday night. Ogwumike, who spent the past two seasons in Seattle, also grabbed nine rebounds to move into fourth on the WNBA career list, passing Rebekkah Brunson. Cameron Brink added 15 points off the bench and Dearica Hamby grabbed 10 rebounds for Los Angeles (6-6) in the Commissioner’s Cup game. Nati...

LA is trying to muscle its way into the playoff picture.

For Kelsey Plum, the conversation around the Sparks’ defense turned into a call to action. Against the Portland Fire, she set out to prove a point on that end of the floor.

The LA Sparks are in unprecedented territory when it comes to defensive end, but for all the wrong reasons. As reported by Sparks beat writer Justin Russo, the Sparks currently have a defensive rating of 115.

The Dallas Wings’ game against the Los Angeles Sparks was supposed to be an intense matchup between two high-achieving franchises. And while it was exactly that for the most part, a barrage of injuries to the Wings’ lineup soon dominated the night.

It was a big first message back.

Kelsey Plum finishes with a team-high 27 points in her first game back from an ankle injury, but it's not enough to prevent the Sparks from losing 104-96.

The Dallas Wings (6-3) bring a three-game winning streak into Friday night’s Commissioner’s Cup matchup against the Los Angeles Sparks (4-5) at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with the Sparks prepared to get All-Star guard Kelsey Plum back from an…

The Los Angeles Sparks may be without multiple key players in Friday night’s game against the Dallas Wings.

Los Angeles Sparks All-Star Kelsey Plum sprained her ankle during practice on May 26. She did everything imaginable to return.

Brink seemed to be turning the corner before this.

The Los Angeles Sparks may be without one of their star players in Friday night’s game against the Washington Mystics.

Los Angeles Sparks (3-3, 2-1 Western Conference) at Washington Mystics (3-3, 2-1 Eastern Conference) Washington; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles Sparks faces the Washington Mystics after Kelsey Plum scored 38 points in the Sparks' 101-95 victory against the Las Vegas Aces. Washington finished 10-12 at home last season while going 16-28 overall. The Mystics averaged 77.1 points per game last season, 37.4 in the paint, 15.2 off of turnovers and 8.9 on fast breaks. Los Angeles...

Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum has got off to a blistering start to the season, but an untimely injury will sideline the WNBA's leading scorer.

The Los Angeles Sparks began their season with a frustrating 1-3 start, testing the locker room early. But head coach Lynne Roberts has kept the group focused on building chemistry and establishing an offensive identity.

Not good for Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles Sparks could have a Kelsey Plum injury problem plaguing them early in their latest WNBA season.