This article was originally published on www.si.com/wnba/sparks as Paige Bueckers Makes Early Statement Against Sparks' Kelsey Plum in LA. Dallas Wings' star rookie Paige Bueckers has impressed thus far in 2025, tallying over 18 points, four rebounds and five assists per contest in her WNBA debut season.

Plum is on pace to match Taurasi with two such seasons and turns 31 later in August (Taurasi turned 31 in June of the season she FIRST notched 20-plus and five-plus feat). So since we know her averages, it’s no surprise that Plum tied the WNBA record for most 20 and five games in a single season with her 18th of 2025 on Sunday.

Wednesday marks the start of a four-game homestand with 10 contests left, with the Sparks one game behind for the eighth and final postseason spot.

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 s

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The Valkyries already have the most wins by an expansion team in WNBA history and are in a good position to add a playoff berth to their list of accomplishments. They are currently sitting as the No. 7 seed and won the season series against the Sparks 3-1.

To move closer to playoff contention, the Los Angeles Sparks need to pick up the pace on defense when they host the flagging Dallas Wings on Wednesday.

The Los Angeles Sparks are fighting for a playoff spot down the stretch of the WNBA regular season, and they have a great opportunity to pick up a win on Wednes

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Sparks star Kelsey Plum spoke about the team’s tough schedule recently amid a conituning push for the playoffs.