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How Las Vegas Aces’ star Kelsey Plum’s competitive fire is driving the WNBA forward

Kelsey Plum missed her lone game of the 2023 regular season on July 5, a home contest against the Dallas Wings. The Aces fell behind early, and the Las Vegas broadcasting duo of Krista Blunk and Carolyn Peck commented on Plum’s absence.

“Kelsey Plum brings some swag,” Peck said.

“A little spark, a little firepower for sure,” Blunk added.

After the game, coach Becky Hammon enumerated the many assets Plum brings to the Aces. She’s fast and can blow by her defender. She gets downhill and sprays the ball out for easy buckets. She’s a defensive pest. And she’s feisty. Read More

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