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Plum, Copper first to have dueling 40-point games
Key takeaways
- Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum had 43 points and Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper 41 Saturday, the first time that opponents have had dueling 40-point games in WNBA history, including the playoffs.
- The night ended better for Plum, whose Sparks won 111-102 in overtime.
- "That was an offensive display by both Kah and KP," Los Angeles coach Lynne Roberts said.
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Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum had 43 points and Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper 41 Saturday, the first time that opponents have had dueling 40-point games in WNBA history, including the playoffs. Their totals were career highs for both players.
The night ended better for Plum, whose Sparks won 111-102 in overtime. But both put on a show for the crowd at Phoenix's Mortgage Matchup Center.
"That was an offensive display by both Kah and KP," Los Angeles coach Lynne Roberts said. "When they both have it going like that, it's impressive and fun to watch."
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