Plum, Copper first to have dueling 40-point games (opens original article in a new tab)

Kelsey Plum and Kahleah Copper achieved dueling 40-point games in WNBA history, with Plum's 43 points leading her team to a win and Copper's 41 points marking a milestone for the Mercury.

• Kelsey Plum and Kahleah Copper each scored 40+ points in the same WNBA game, a first in league history.
• Plum's 43 points tied the Sparks' single-game scoring record and included a career-high fourth-quarter performance.
• Copper's 41 points marked the first 40-point double-double in Mercury history and the second 40-point loss in WNBA history.
• Plum's performance included career-highs in points, assists, and field-goal percentage, while Copper became the first Mercury player to reach 40 points in a game.