The Los Angeles Sparks are looking to secure a playoff spot as soon as possible. However, with 19 wins and 21 losses, the side is currently in a tricky state. Lingering at number 9, the team badly wants to make it to the top eight as soon as possible. And one person who can make it happen is undoubtedly Kelsey Plum. Plum has received praise from Rickea Jackson for her game IQ.
Los Angeles recently faced off against the Atlanta Dream. And while it was a tough game for the Sparks, they failed to hold on. Despite some impeccable performances, the Sparks succumbed to a 75-86 loss, further pushing their playoff hopes. However, with dark clouds hovering, Plum emerged as the only silver lining.
Kelsey Plum Overtakes Jordin Canada Amidst Gloomy Days For Los Angeles Sparks
The 31-year-old has been phenomenal ever since joining the Sparks. She seems to have carried over her form from last season, making important contributions for the team. Playing against the Dream too, the evening turned out to be a memorable one. Plum played a total of 33 minutes. And within that timeframe, she dropped 18 points and three rebounds.
Along with it, she also did something very special. Clinching seven assists, the 31-year-old made history when she surpassed Dream’s Jordin Canada. While Canada had a total assists tally of 228, Plum now has 229. And this was not a one-off spark from the 31-year-old.
Kelsey Plum tonight 🔥
— Women’s Hoops Network (@WomensHoops_USA) September 4, 2025
• 18 points
• 7 assists
• 3 rebounds
• 2 stealspic.twitter.com/dqvLM9ZIO5
Playing some exquisite basketball this season, Plum recently matched Caitlin Clark’s maiden WNBA stat history. Averaging 5.9 assists per game, she is doing enough to get a push for a top-five ranking in terms of average assists. Meanwhile, dropping yet another major performance against the Washington Mystics, the 31-year-old opened up about her heroics.
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Kelsey Plum Shares Secret About Her Impressive Fourth-Quarter Performance Against Mystics
When the Los Angeles Sparks faced off against the Mystics, they weren’t thinking of anything other than a win. Whenever such a condition arises, Plum is there to save the day. While the chips were down, the 31-year-old went berserk in the fourth quarter. As the Sparks scored 26 points, Plum stacked up 14 points in the final ten minutes of the game. When asked what exactly led her to perform so well, the Sparks’ star said she assessed the situation and played accordingly.
“I know it will break open for me eventually. I thought they did a really good job playing on-ball street defense throughout the game. So just trying to be patient and then take my shots when I was ready,” Plum told reporters.
Well, Plum is undoubtedly having a great season. However, with her team still struggling, fans will be eager to see what happens next.