During a heated matchup between the Los Angeles Sparks and Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, guard Kelsey Plum drew widespread attention with an unexpected show of grit and humor. During the close contest, Plum dropped to the court and performed push-ups, sparking a viral moment that lit up social media.
Far from a lighthearted gag, Plum’s spontaneous act reflected her fearless attitude and leadership presence. In a league built on physicality, her message was clear: she was locked in, unbothered, and ready to keep competing at full throttle.
Kelsey Plum Goes Viral for Bold Midgame Push-Ups During Sparks vs. Fever
Kelsey Plum delivered one of the most talked-about moments in the WNBA on Saturday, going viral for dropping to the hardwood for push-ups during the matchup between the Los Angeles Sparks and Indiana Fever.
Midway through the second quarter, Plum was knocked to the floor while being defended by Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell. Rather than immediately getting up, the Sparks star paused, then completed three push-ups before returning to her feet.
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Indiana entered the contest riding a wave of momentum, having earned back-to-back dominant victories over the Minnesota Lynx and Las Vegas Aces. They were once again without rookie sensation Caitlin Clark, who remained sidelined for the fifth consecutive game with a left groin strain.
Despite her absence, the Fever held a four-point advantage with just 1:43 remaining. However, their fourth-quarter struggles returned, and the Sparks rallied to steal an 89-87 win. The loss snapped Indiana’s three-game winning streak and dropped them to 3-2 in games played without Clark during her current absence.
The game featured 10 ties and 12 lead changes, with Rickea Jackson’s jumper putting the Sparks ahead for good with 58.1 seconds left. Though Indiana led the battle in the paint, outscoring Los Angeles 46-42, the Sparks capitalized from distance, converting 10 of 22 attempts from beyond the arc to stay within reach throughout.
Plum played 37 minutes and tallied 20 points on 6-of-13 shooting, including 4-of-8 from three-point range. She also added three rebounds and three assists. The 30-year-old guard entered the night averaging 20.1 points, 5.7 assists, and 3.2 rebounds per game in her debut season with Los Angeles after joining from Las Vegas.
In her last game versus Indiana on June 26, Plum recorded 21 points, six assists, and three rebounds across 35 minutes. She then scored 22 against Chicago on June 29 and added 13 more in a July 4 matchup with New York.
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With Clark still recovering, Aari McDonald remained in the Fever’s starting lineup. Indiana will look to bounce back during their upcoming homestand, which includes matchups against the Golden State Valkyries, Atlanta Dream, and Dallas Wings.