Plum Powers Sparks Over Chicago Sky, Ending Three-Game Losing Streak

Kelsey Plum of the LA Sparks easily moves past Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky. Photo by Nicholai Roska for Tangent Zine.

Following a week during which injuries benched important players, Kelsey Plum guided a determined LA Sparks team to break their three-game losing streak, defeating the Chicago Sky 91-78 on Sunday at Crypto Arena.

The LA team delivered a strong performance before an audience of 11,422 fans. Plum, a two-time WNBA champion, made six 3-pointers and scored 28 points, while Azura Stevens achieved a season-high with 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists.

Dearica Hamby was the Swiss Army knife for the Sparks, doing everything except selling popcorn in the stands. The three-time WNBA All-Star racked up 10 points, snagged six rebounds, dished out eight assists, and swiped a career-best six steals.

Odyssey Sims of the LA Sparks skillfully contorts to score against Courtney Vandersloot of the Chicago Sky. Photo by Nicholai Roska for Tangent Zine.

Angel Reese led Chicago with 13 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Kamilla Cardoso contributed 12 points, hitting 6 of her 9 shots. Courtney Vandersloot and Rebecca Allen each chipped in with 11 points.

The loss dropped Chicago to 0-3 for the season, putting them at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. Meanwhile, the victory brought the Sparks to 2-3, and they will wrap up their three-game homestand against Atlanta on Tuesday.

Photos by Nicholai Roska for Tangent Zine