Kelsey Plum poured in 37 points, five steals and six assists in the Sparks' 84-67 season-opening win over the Golden State Valkyries on Friday night — nearly mirroring her 40-point career-high set against Minnesota in July 2023.

As the Sparks hosted the Minnesota Lynx—last season’s WNBA runners-up—in their home opener, the energy inside the arena matched the buzz outside of it. Kelsey Plum has already delivered one clear message: whether on the court or in the tunnel, she’s here to make an impact.

Kelsey Plum broke the WNBA record for most points in a season opener, scoring 37 in her Sparks debut in an 84-67 win over the Valkyries.