Jul 26, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum (10) drives to the basket as New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) defends during the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images John Jones-Imagn Images

Sparks' Kelsey Plum Breaks WNBA Record in Win Over Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu

Originally posted on Los Angeles Sparks on SI
By Ben Geffner | Last updated Jul 28, 2025 6:00 PM ET

Fueled by dynamic offense from Kelsey Plum and Rickea Jackson, the Los Angeles Sparks survived a 101-99 thriller over the New York Liberty on Saturday — winning their fifth straight contest.

The victory provided the Sparks the longest active winning streak in the WNBA.

RICKEA JACKSON AT THE BUZZER

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Jackson and Plum poured in 24 and 20 points, respectively — besting a 30-point effort from New York's Sabrina Ionescu. A clutch buzzer-beating layup by Jackson served as the game-winner, breaking a 99-99 deadlock as time expired.

L.A.'s 101-point total marked the first time in franchise history that its scored over 90 points in five straight games — as well as the first time the Sparks have ever reached 100-plus in back-to-back games.

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A trio of made threes by Plum cemented the star guard as the only player in the WNBA to reach the mark in seven consecutive games — the longest streak of such throughout the league this season.

A red-hot 35-point first quarter scoring clip by the Sparks provided a double-digit lead almost immediately. Guard Julie Allemand finished with 10 assists, eight of which came in the fast-paced first half — matching her career-most in a single half.

Los Angeles searchs for yet another victory this Tuesday, when it returns home to face the Las Vegas Aces.

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

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