Kelsey Plum Leaps Into Opposing Coach’s Arms in 96-82 Mercury-Dream Game
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 6
Kelsey Plum Leaps Into Opposing Coach’s Arms in 96-82 Mercury-Dream Game
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 6
Summary
Kelsey Plum became the night’s viral moment when she barreled downcourt, drifted toward the bench and landed in Atlanta coach Karl Smesko’s arms late in Phoenix’s 96-82 loss.
The collision appeared accidental, caused by Plum carrying her momentum too far toward the sideline during live play rather than by any confrontation or stoppage.
Phoenix’s loss still included a strong individual line from Plum, who finished with 19 points, five rebounds and four assists.
Atlanta’s win came with a notable stat line from Reese, who posted 14 points and 10 assists, but online attention centered far more on Plum’s bench-side leap than on the game itself.