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Kelsey Plum out for Mercury vs Sparks with leg injury
Kelsey Plum will not play for the Phoenix Mercury against the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday night due to a lower left leg injury, the Mercury announced. She suffered the injury during…
The Story in Brief
Kelsey Plum will not play for the Phoenix Mercury against the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday night due to a lower left leg injury, the Mercury announced. She suffered the injury during Sunday's loss to the Washington Mystics.
Plum had already missed nearly six weeks earlier this season with a similar problem before returning on August 3. The Mercury acquired her from the Sparks earlier this month in a trade. She averages 17.3 points per game for Phoenix and 22.3 overall this season. Both teams are fighting for playoff spots: Los Angeles is 12-19 and Phoenix is 12-22.
The Indian Opinion
This story shows the physical toll of the WNBA season and the risks teams take at the trade deadline. While Plum's scoring is missed, her recurring leg injury questions whether Phoenix's gamble will pay off. The narrative often focuses on star power, but the real test is depth and recovery. Watch how the Mercury adjust without her and whether she returns at full strength for the playoffs.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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