Oct 20, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Magic Johnson hugs Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike (30) after the game against the Minnesota Lynx in game five of the WNBA Finals. at Target Center. The Los Angeles Sparks beat the Minnesota Lynx 77-76. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

Sparks Notes: Laker Legend Reacts to Kelsey Plum, LA Star Makes Gesture to Fans

Originally posted on Los Angeles Sparks on SI
By Ben Geffner | Last updated Aug 27, 2025 12:00 PM ET

The Los Angeles Sparks won a 81-80 instant classic over the Dallas Wings last Wednesday — yet another timely victory for a streaky L.A. squad still searching for a 2025 WNBA playoff spot. After a buzzer-beating ending by Kelsey Plum, one Lakers' legend shared an immediate reaction.

Following the star-studded win, a myriad of L.A. fans, seeking player autographs, stood outside Crypto.com Arena following the game's conclusion — hoping to see a familiar face. One Sparks' star stopped for the fans — taking photos and signing autographs in a heartwarming gesture.

Here’s all the latest Sparks news and stories (click the headline for the full article):

Sparks Star Gets Out of Car to Take Pictures With Fans After Big Win Over Paige Bueckers, Wings

Sparks' Kelsey Plum Sets Single-Season Record in Loss to Liberty

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Sparks' Julie Vanloo Finds Belief From Within Amid WNBA Ascent

Sparks' Alissa Pili's Career Resurgence Shaped by WNBA's Whirlwind Free Agent Process

The Art of a Block: Inside Sparks' Cameron Brink's Defensive Mindset Following Return

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Former Sparks Legend Gives Angel Reese Harsh Ranking Among WNBA Best

Sparks' Julie Vanloo Finds Belief From Within Amid WNBA Ascent

Sparks Tweets of the Day:

KELSEY PLUM GAME-WINNER

Madness in LA. Plum spoils Paige Bueckers’ career-high 44 point game. Sparks win, 81-80.pic.twitter.com/rxVuD2pmy2
— LA Sports Report (@LA_SportsReport) August 21, 2025

Paige Bueckers up to 43 points, a new career-high. Wings lead Sparks with 2:34 left.

It marks the most points she’s scored in any WNBA and NCAA game. pic.twitter.com/XHTs0IU24u
— Ben Geffner (@BenGeffner) August 21, 2025

OKC’s Chet Holmgren in attendance in LA to watch the Sparks take on Paige Bueckers and the Wings. pic.twitter.com/PbjxFp7XEs
— Ben Geffner (@BenGeffner) August 21, 2025

Breaking: Kelsey Plum cements herself as the Sparks’ single-season made threes leader.

Her record-breaking 82nd triple came in a dominant L.A. first half against Dallas on Wednesday night:https://t.co/fphvw1DX2m
— Ben Geffner (@BenGeffner) August 21, 2025

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