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Golden State Valkyries, a franchise playing in its initial season, surpassed Los Angeles Sparks in a hard -fought overtime victory in Los Angeles on Monday.
Kelsey Plum was on the field for 41 minutes and completed 89-81 overtime loss with a team high 24 points. Despite playing most of the game, the Plum competition ended with only six free throwing attempts.
At the Postgame press conference, a visible agitated plum pointed out how the referee called the game.
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June 9, 2025; Los Angeles, California; La Sparks -Guard Kelsey Plum (10) responds at the end of the first half to the Golden State Valkyries at Crypto.com Arena. (Kirby Lee-Preferred Pictures)
She suggested the judges miss more bad calls. Plum’s anxiety seemed to be further aggravated by her claim that her tendency to go to the curve should justify more whistles in her favor.
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“And I get a fine for saying this, but as I drive (to the basket) more than anyone in the league, so shooting six free kicks is f —– g absurd,” said the two-time wnba champion. “And I got scratches on my face, I have scratches on my body, and these guards on this other team get these Ticky Tack violations and I’m tired of it. I am buried like any possession.”
May 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California; La Sparks Guard Kelsey Plum (10) shoots the ball against Chicago Sky Forward Angel Reese (5) in the first half of Crypto.com Arena. (Kirby Lee-Preferred Pictures)
A admittedly “very frustrated” Plum added that she “talk (s) to the judges are lovely” and say a prayer “before the game.”
May 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California; La Sparks Guard Kelsey Plum (10) dribbles the ball during the game against Chicago Sky in Crypto.com Arena. (Kirby Lee-Preferred Pictures)
Sparks coach Lynne Roberts’ feelings were largely in line with the team’s star player. “The opposing team is allowed to defend her with excessive contact … We have to talk to the league about it, but that’s not right.”
Plum then said jokingly that she would “cover” her coach if the league decided to issue one.
Monday’s loss dropped the Sparks record to 3-7. Plum is facing his former team, Las Vegas Acer, Wednesday, as WNBA’s Commissioner Cup continues. Plum won two WNBA championships during his eight-year race with the franchise.
