Sparks' Kelsey Plum Breaks Franchise Record Against Paige Bueckers, Wings

Plum passed a L.A. legend after breaking a Sparks' single-season record on Wednesday night.
Aug 15, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA;  Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) yells at Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum (10) after scoring during the second half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Aug 15, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) yells at Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum (10) after scoring during the second half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Sparks' star guard entered Wednesday night's home contest against Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings tied with Kristi Toliver for the franchise's single-season made threes record, per a release.

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Plum tied Toliver's record in Sunday's contest against Washington, pouring in 26 points, six assists and two triples.

With less than two minutes left in Wednesday's first half, she surpassed the mark — converting on a straightaway triple that propelled L.A. to a double-digit lead over Dallas at Crypto.com Arena.

The record-breaking shot complimented a nine-point first half for Plum, second-most for L.A. after the first two frames, only behind Rickea Jackson.

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Plum was crucial in helping the Sparks rally throughout the remainder of Wednesday's first half, surging back to complete a comeback and take a 18-16 lead after 10 minutes of play — one it didn't relinquish in the second frame to follow.

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