Spike Lee and Kelsey Plum's WNBA Semifinal Clash

Spike Lee, a noted New York basketball superfan, switched his usual NBA courtside seat for a WNBA game, where he engaged in friendly trash talk with Las Vegas Aces' Kelsey Plum during Game 1 of the semifinal series against the New York Liberty. Despite Lee's attempts to rattle her, Plum scored 24 points, though the Liberty secured an 87-77 victory led by Breanna Stewart's 34 and Sabrina Ionescu's 21 points. Plum took the exchange in stride, noting it was 'all well and fun' and appreciated Lee's respect for the game. Ionescu revealed that Lee has been a supportive figure since her 2020 draft, often encouraging her and injecting 'New York spirit' into her performances. The Liberty now lead the best-of-five series as they aim for their first WNBA title.