Plum dazzles in Mercury debut win

From Sparks to Mercury in a flash

Just days after being traded from the Los Angeles Sparks, Kelsey Plum wasted no time making her mark with the Phoenix Mercury. Arriving in Chicago to meet her new squad ahead of the game, Plum was greeted at the team hotel with hugs and a bouquet of white roses - a gesture she described as making her feel truly appreciated.

20 points off the bench

Plum then delivered a performance that silenced any doubts about her ability to hit the ground running. Coming off the bench, she poured in 20 points in just 21 minutes, shooting an efficient 60% from the field while adding four assists and a rebound. The highlight? A go-ahead three-pointer in the final minute that sealed the Mercury's victory over the Chicago Sky.

Playoff push gets a boost

Phoenix desperately needed this kind of injection. Currently sitting 10th in the WNBA standings, the Mercury must leapfrog the Washington Mystics to secure a postseason berth. Plum's arrival gives them a proven scorer capable of changing games in an instant - though the challenge of building chemistry with new teammates on the fly remains real.