The Sparks had just one game this week, but what a match it was.

They were utterly dominated by Paige Bueckers, who scored a new WNBA rookie high of 44 points. However, the incredible performance by Bueckers came in a loss as Kelsey Plum hit the game-winner, giving the Sparks the 81-80 victory.

With no other games on the schedule, the Sparks were able to get a rare moment of rest, having five days off between games.

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

33.4 minutes, 20 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 9-23 FG, 1-9 3PT, 1-3 FT, +5

Giving Plum a grade this week is tough. On the one hand, she shot poorly overall, was an awful 1-9 from 3-poin

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