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Kelsey Plum Credits A'ja Wilson for Historic Performance in Stunner vs. Valkyries

Plum looks ready to be a go-to star. | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

In the opening game of the season, Kelsey Plum set her and the LA Sparks' pace. If the first game is any indication, the Sparks are going to make some noise this year.

Plum ended with a statline of 37 points, two rebounds, six assists, and five steals, setting a record for the first WNBA player to log at least 35 points, five assists and five steals in a game, according to ESPN. She also set a record for individual points by a player in a team's opening game of the season, previously 34, according to Stathead. Plum also played all 40 minutes, notably the goal she wanted to reach with her offseason training program.

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