Kelsey Plum scores career-high 43 points in Sparks' OT victory over Mercury
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Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Kelsey Plum scored a career-high 43 points as the Los Angeles Sparks defeated the Phoenix Mercury 111-102 in overtime on June 13. The Sparks improved to 3-2 in Commissioner's Cup play with this victory. The game featured a strong performance from Kahleah Copper, who added 41 points for the Mercury. Nneka Ogwumike contributed with 15 points and 15 rebounds, while Rae Burrell recorded a career-high 24 points off the bench. The Sparks will next face the Golden State on Monday, while the Mercury prepare to host Las Vegas on Wednesday.
- •Los Angeles Sparks improved to 3-2 in Commissioner's Cup play.
- •Kahleah Copper scored 41 points for the Phoenix Mercury.
- •Rae Burrell scored a career-high 24 points for the Sparks.
- •Nneka Ogwumike recorded 15 points and 15 rebounds.
- •Next, Sparks play Golden State; Mercury host Las Vegas.
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"The Los Angeles Sparks improved its season record to 7-6 with a 111-102 overtime victory against the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday night. Sparks superstar Kelsey Plum scored a career-high 43 points to tie the franchise’s single-game scoring record. Plum wasn’t the only player putting up big numbers on Saturday, as Mercury guard Kahleah Copper scored […] The post Kelsey Plum’s Historic 43-Point Career Night Leads Sparks Past Mercury appeared first on LA Sports Report.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 3:00 PMKelsey Plum’s Historic 43-Point Career Night Leads Sparks Past Mercury
The Los Angeles Sparks improved its season record to 7-6 with a 111-102 overtime victory against the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday night. Sparks superstar Kelsey Plum scored a career-high 43 points to tie the franchise’s single-game scoring record. Plum wasn’t the only player putting up big numbers on Saturday, as Mercury guard Kahleah Copper scored […] The post Kelsey Plum’s Historic 43-Point Career Night Leads Sparks Past Mercury appeared first on LA Sports Report.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 4:35 AMKelsey Plum scores a career-high 43 points in the Sparks' OT win over the Mercury
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