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Plum's 38 Leads Sparks to Halftime Record, End Aces Streak

5/24/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Kelsey Plum scored a season-high 38 points on 12-of-17 shooting, including 6-of-7 from three, as the Los Angeles Sparks snapped the Las Vegas Aces’ four-game streak.
Plum became one of only three players—Elena Delle Donne and Maya Moore—to score 25 + points in five of the first six games.
The Sparks set a franchise record with 60 points by halftime, outscoring Phoenix 35-19 in the second quarter of their 97-88 win on May 22.

History

Historical Context

In 1997 the Houston Comets won the WNBA’s first championship, with guard Cynthia Cooper scoring 30 points and posting a league-leading 22.2 points per game. The Comets’ early dominance set scoring benchmarks that resurfaced when Kelsey Plum poured 38 points for the Los Angeles Sparks on May 22, underscoring the league’s growing offensive talent.

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Story summary

Kelsey Plum scored a season-high 38 points on 12-of-17 shooting, including 6-of-7 from three, as the Los Angeles Sparks snapped the Las Vegas Aces’ four-game streak.
Plum became one of only three players—Elena Delle Donne and Maya Moore—to score 25 + points in five of the first six games.
The Sparks set a franchise record with 60 points by halftime, outscoring Phoenix 35-19 in the second quarter of their 97-88 win on May 22.

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