The Los Angeles Sparks jumped back into contention tonight with a hard-fought 85–75 road victory over the Indiana Fever, marking their fifth win of the season and snapping a tough stretch. Kelsey Plum once again proved she’s the backbone of this squad, putting up 21 points and six assists—leading both categories for the Sparks—while chipping in on defense to halt the Fever’s surge . Her performance reflected veteran poise and clutch execution as L.A. pushed back against mid-game adversity.
Azurá Stevens quietly had one of her best games of the season, scoring 23 points and providing much-needed size and scoring in the paint. Her ability to finish through contact and stretch the floor opened up opportunities for Plum and the Sparks’ backcourt. Stevens’ presence was crucial in holding off the Fever, who struggled to maintain rhythm without Clark in the lineup.
Beating a solid Fever squad, even without Clark, shows promise as the season reaches its midway mark. For Plum, this could be the spark that ignites the rest of L.A.’s campaign.
