Jun 1, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Sparks guard Odyssey Sims (0, center) speaks to guard Julie Allemand (20) and guard Kelsey Plum (10) during the first half against the Phoenix Mercury at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Sparks Guard Surpasses Major Career Milestone Against Lynx

Originally posted on Los Angeles Sparks on SI
By Ben Geffner | Last updated Jul 10, 2025 3:58 PM ET

Los Angeles Sparks' guard Julie Allemand entered Thursday's game against the Minnesota Lynx with 98 made field goals across her multi-year WNBA career — just two baskets shy of reaching 100 and three short of surpassing the scoring mark.

Just minutes into the home contest, Allemand poured in seven first-quarter points on 3-for-4 shooting — reaching and breaking the career milestone in dominant fashion.

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It came less than two weeks since rejoining the Sparks' active roster — after stepping away from the team due to overseas commitments, per a June release.

While away, Allemand represented Belgium in the 2025 FIBA Women's EuroBasket tournament, which was held abroad in Czechia, Germany, Italy and Greece from June 18 to 29.

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The star guard led Belgium to its second consecutive EuroBasket crown, pouring in a game-high 19 points on 7-for-11 shooting in the 67-65 victory over Spain.

Down 12 points with just three minutes remaining in the final game, five straight points from Allemand and a subsequent free throw from Julie Vanloo managed to seal the improbable win — becoming just the third national team in history to defend a EuroBasket crown, joining Spain and the Soviet Union.

Julie Allemand and Belgium became just the third national team in history to claim back-to-back FIBA EuroBasket titles on Sunday.

How did it come to fruition? With a 12-point comeback in three minutes.

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"We have to think about it and we have to trust it. We all want the same goal. We all want to improve," Allemand told FIBA in a May 14 interview prior to the July's EuroBasket 2025.

Now, Allemand continues to make an impact for the Sparks in her return to the WNBA.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Sparks on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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