Kelsey Plum’s historic start to the 2026 season ends — but that might be a good thing
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Through the first four games of the season, Sparks guard <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/wnba/players/p/plumke01w.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.theixsports.com&utm_campaign=2026-05-22_bbr" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Kelsey Plum</a> proved she can put a team on her back and score 26 points a night. She became the <a href="https://sparks.wnba.com/news/sparks-tumble-to-tempo-despite-humming-offense">only player in WNBA history</a> to begin a season with four consecutive games of at least 25 points while shooting 55% or better from the floor. </p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Despite Plum’s elite contributions, the Sparks went 1-3 to start the season, with a frustrating loss to the Toronto Tempo, a blowout at the hands of the Las Vegas Aces and a defensive lapse against the Indiana Fever. After the loss to the Tempo, head coach Lynne Roberts commented that others on the team needed to step up for a more balanced attack.</p>
