Los Angeles hosts the Golden State Valkyries after Kelsey Plum scored 25 points in the Los Angeles Sparks' 89-86 loss to the Phoenix Mercury.

Plum began her professional career with the San Antonio Stars, who later became the Las Vegas Aces in 2018. After the 2024 season, she was traded to the Los Angeles Sparks in a three-team deal. So far, Plum has made an immediate impact with her new team, averaging 26.7 points per game despite the Sparks losing two of their first three contests.

The Sparks dropped a tough game against the Mercury on the road, and Kelsey Plum took responsibility for the loss.

Satou Sabally scored 25 points, Alyssa Thomas added 19 and the Phoenix Mercury held off the Los Angeles Sparks 89-86

The Phoenix Mercury came out on top on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Sparks. Led by Satou Sabally, the team had a three-point win with the final score of 89-86. Sabally was phenomenal for the Mercury in her second game.

The Sparks will be without Rickea Jackson for their game Wednesday against the Mercury as her injury landed her in concussion protocol.

LOS ANGELES — They’ve spent more than half a century together as bandmates, putting out dozens of records. But brothers Ron and Russell Mael — the duo behind the art-pop band Sparks — have no intention of retiring anytime soon.

The Phoenix Mercury held on to a nail-biter against the Los Angeles Sparks, winning 89-86 in tense last moments. Mercury Continues to Stay Hot The Mercury continued its offensive power, with Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas leading the scoring again with a combined 44 points.