Kelsey Plum scores 28 points, but Sparks lose to Tempo
Key takeaways
- The Sparks were determined to end a season-opening four-game homestand with their second straight win against Toronto.
- Guard Kelsey Plum, who started the day tied for the WNBA lead in scoring at 26.3 points per game, paced the Sparks with 28, Dearica Hamby scored 21 and Nneka Ogwumike added 17 points and seven rebounds.
- Trailing by 13 midway through the fourth quarter, the Sparks cut the deficit to six on Plum’s two free throws with 4:27 left but they got no closer.
Rae Burrell of the Sparks reacts as she fouls out of the game Sunday. (Harry How / Getty Images) By Steve Galluzzo May 17, 2026 6:35 PM PT 2 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
The Sparks were determined to end a season-opening four-game homestand with their second straight win against Toronto. Instead, the expansion Tempo avenged a four-point defeat two days earlier with a 106-96 victory Sunday afternoon at Crypto.com Arena.
Guard Kelsey Plum, who started the day tied for the WNBA lead in scoring at 26.3 points per game, paced the Sparks with 28, Dearica Hamby scored 21 and Nneka Ogwumike added 17 points and seven rebounds.