Sparks basketball is back.

Although Los Angeles lost to Golden State, which cost them the season series against the Valkyries, they’ve done more good than bad over the past seven days. A win against the Sun and another tough victory over the Storm have the Sparks flirting with a .500 record and just a half game out of a playoff spot.

Making the postseason has been a clear goal that head coach Lynne Roberts established at the start of the season, and that continues to be their focus with 13 games left.

So, let’s grade this week’s performances. As always, grades are based on expectations for each player. A “B” grade represents the average performance for that player.

Kelsey Plum

34.9 minutes, 16.8 points, 3 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 0.3 steals, 20-44 FG, 9-23 3PT, 18-22 FT, +2

Plum is one

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