Kelsey Plum Leads Sparks to Narrow Win Over Indiana Fever Amid On-Court Altercation

Kelsey Plum led the Los Angeles Sparks to an 89-87 victory over the Indiana Fever, marking the Sparks' second win against the Fever this season and extending Plum's career record against Indiana to 21-1. During the game, Plum was involved in a controversial incident where she elbowed and then stepped over Indiana's Lexie Hull, who had fallen to the ground, sparking criticism from Fever fans and heated reactions on social media. Despite the physical altercation, no fouls were called on Plum, who accused Hull of flopping to draw a foul. Plum finished the game with 20 points and has been noted for her competitive and sometimes provocative style of play, including previous taunts in other games. The Sparks improved to 6-13 in the season, while the Fever fell to 9-9 and continue to struggle without their star guard Caitlin Clark. The game showcased both Plum's scoring prowess and her ability to influence the game's intensity, contributing to the Sparks' narrow comeback win.