Sparks score overtime win against Mercury with Plum's 43 points
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 5:11 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The Los Angeles Sparks defeated the Phoenix Mercury 111-102 in overtime on June 13, 2026, in Phoenix. Kelsey Plum led the Sparks with 43 points, including a crucial lay-up that sent the game to overtime. The scoring duel featured Plum and Kahleah Copper, both scoring over 40 points for the first time in WNBA history. The Sparks executed a strong overtime period, starting with eight unanswered points. Rae Burrell contributed a career-high 24 points, showcasing the team's depth and performance under pressure.
- •Plum scored 19 of her 43 points in the fourth quarter and overtime.
- •Burrell set a career-high with 24 points in the match.
- •Sparks had to come back to tie the game in regulation.
- •The game marked the first WNBA instance of both teams having players score 40+ points.
- •The Sparks began overtime with an 8-0 run.
- 5:11 AMYahoo Sports — Sparks beat Mercury in OT behind Plum's 43 points
"PHOENIX -- The Sparks had to work extra hard on this Saturday night.
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