Kelsey Plum Hits Caitlin Clark Milestone… Then Gets Burned by Mercury
Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum added her name to an exclusive list on Monday night, but the celebration was short-lived after the Mercury handed the Sparks a crushing defeat.
Plum, who has steadily become one of the WNBA’s most electric scorers, reached a milestone that only Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever had previously achieved this season. The Sparks star notched double figures in scoring while also recording at least seven assists and five made three-pointers in a single game, a rare combination of efficiency and playmaking that reflects just how much her game has expanded.
The moment briefly gave Sparks fans something to cheer about, and it further validated Plum’s reputation as one of the league’s most dangerous offensive weapons. Her ability to not only fill it up from deep but also orchestrate the offense places her in a unique tier, especially alongside Clark, who has drawn national attention for redefining the rookie standard.
But while Plum’s performance put her in elite company, the Sparks once again stumbled in crunch time. The Phoenix Mercury, led by veteran stars who refused to let the game slip away, closed the fourth quarter on a decisive run that left Los Angeles searching for answers. The Sparks’ defensive lapses and inability to match Phoenix’s energy in the final minutes turned what could have been a signature Plum night into another frustrating setback.
For Plum, the milestone proves her impact is undeniable. For the Sparks, however, the bigger picture remains troubling. Sitting outside playoff position, Los Angeles cannot afford moral victories, no matter how historic the numbers are.
Plum’s achievement deserves recognition—joining Caitlin Clark in such an exclusive statistical
