Kelsey Plum’s scorching WNBA start hits a snag with a sprained ankle in practice
Kelsey Plum, a guard for the Los Angeles Sparks, suffered a sprained ankle during practice. She is currently leading the WNBA in scoring with an impressive average of 26.8 points per game. Plum will be reevaluated next week as she continues her second season with the Sparks after joining from the Las Vegas Aces.
- ▪Kelsey Plum sprained her ankle during practice on Tuesday.
- ▪She is leading the WNBA in scoring with a career-best 26.8 points per game.
- ▪Plum has a shooting percentage of 59% from the floor and 49% from 3-point range.
- ▪Her average of 6.3 assists per game is also a career high.
- ▪Plum is in her second season with the Los Angeles Sparks after being traded from the Las Vegas Aces.
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