Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum. Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Kelsey Plum has strong words for Fever star

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Chris Phelps | Last updated Jun 28, 2025 11:17 AM ET

The Indiana Fever are without All-WNBA point guard Caitlin Clark.

On Thursday, Aliyah Boston and the Fever fell to Kelsey Plum and the Los Angeles Sparks 85-75.

That marked Clark's sixth absence of the season after she suffered a groin injury in Tuesday's win against the Seattle Storm. In the loss, Boston tallied her seventh double-double of the season, recording 12 points on 4-of-13 shooting, 10 rebounds and five steals. Plum, on the other hand, notched 21 points on 6-of-11 shooting and six assists.

After the game, Plum joined the media for a news conference. The former Las Vegas Aces guard had high praise for Boston despite the Fever losing by double digits.

"Aliyah [Boston] should be an All-Star starter," Plum claimed. "She's had a phenomenal year, extremely efficient. She's super tough on the block. She's strong, very skilled. She's gotten a lot better. I give a lot of credit to her."

Boston has put together a solid third season in the WNBA. Prior to Thursday, she was averaging a career-high 15.9 points on 61.7% shooting, 8.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game.

Kelsey Plum: "Aliyah [Boston] should be an All-Star starter."
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Plum also had some praise for her own team as the Sparks ended a four-game losing streak.

"I thought we grew up tonight," Plum said.

With the win, the Sparks improved to 5-11 and remained in sixth-place in the Western Conference. Up next for L.A. is a battle with Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky on Sunday at 4 p.m. ET.

Boston and the Fever, meanwhile, made a quick trip to Dallas to take on Paige Bueckers and the Wings on Friday, ultimately winning, 94-86. Clark also missed that game. Boston had 21 points and six rebounds in the win.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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