Kelsey Plums Return Could Transform Sparks Season
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Sparks, Fire both looking for bounce-back win on Sunday
After dropping consecutive games for the first time in their debut season, the Portland Fire will visit the Los Angeles Sparks in an attempt to avoid a first-ever three-game losing streak.
Sparks reserve guard Kate Martin, who is a fan favorite dating back to playing with Caitlin Clark at Iowa, focuses on contributing.
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WNBA game notes: Nneka Ogwumike passes Lisa Leslie to, fittingly, become the Los Angeles Sparks’ all-time leader in field goals
Nneka Ogwumike, president of the WNBPA, passed Lisa Leslie for a Sparks franchise record as LA won in DC.
Los Angeles Sparks All-Star Kelsey Plum sprained her ankle during practice on May 26. She did everything imaginable to return.
The Los Angeles Sparks signed Kate Martin recently to a development contract after the Golden State Valkyries cut her. However, she has shown serious offensive prowess in one game, prompting head coach Lynne Roberts to bring her off the bench in every game.
Both the Los Angeles Sparks and Las Vegas Aces may be without multiple key players in Tuesday night’s matchup.