PHOENIX (Interstat) — Kelsey Plum scored 38 points and dished nine assists to lead the Los Angeles Sparks past the Las Vegas Aces 101-95 on Saturday at Mortgage Matchup Center. The Sparks improved to 3-3 while the Aces fell to 4-2 before a crowd of 10,386. Los Angeles shot 55.2% from the floor and 48.3% from 3-point range, while Las Vegas shot 44.7% and 34.5%, respectively. Plum made four 3-pointers and eight free throws. A’ja Wilson recorded 24 points, 15 rebounds and four blocks for Las Vegas. NaLyssa Smith added 22 points and nine rebounds, and Chennedy Carter had 23 points. The Sparks trailed by six at halftime but outscored the Aces 26-21 in the third quarter and 29-22 in the fourth. Dearica Hamby, Cameron Brink each scored 16 points, and Ariel Atkins had 11. Chelsea Gray contributed 12 points and seven assists for Las Vegas. Los Angeles forced 14 turnovers and collected eight steals.