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Kelsey Plum’s stat line in Mercury debut will hype up fans appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Kelsey Plum made a rousing return from a one-month absence with a strong performance in her debut for the Phoenix Mercury on Monday. They beat the Chicago Sky, 106-101, at Wintrust Arena.Plum was sidelined for an extended period due to a leg injury, which also prevented her from playing in the All-Star Game in Chicago. But against the Sky, she showed that she did not skip a beat, which is a good omen for the Mercury.The high-scoring guard came off the bench and tallied 20 points and four rebounds in 21 minutes. She shot 6-of-10 from the field, including 3-of-5 from beyond the arc.Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial)Kelsey Plum SHINED in her Phoenix Mercury debut:🔺20 points🔺4 Assists🔺6-of-10 FG🔺3-of-5 3PTThe Mercury took down the Sky 106-101! pic.twitter.com/4Si2aUhLO5— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 4, 2026Plum nailed a crucial three-pointer with 53.2 seconds left in the fourth quarter to give the Mercury the lead, 103-101. It proved to be the momentum-swinger, as Phoenix went on to complete the victory and improve to 12-19. Chicago, meanwhile, fell to 11-19.That was exactly the top-tier talent that the Mercury expected when they traded for Plum, sending Monique Akoa Makani, a first-round pick, and a second-round pick to the Los Angeles Sparks.Plum did not waste any time getting her first bucket with the Mercury, scoring on a three-pointer just two minutes into her entry.Phoenix coach Nate Tibbetts will likely incorporate the two-time champion and five-time All-Star slowly to avoid reaggravating her leg injury. But as soon as she feels totally comfortable, she should be inserted as a starter.The Mercury are trying to make a late push to qualify for the playoffs. They will return to action on Wednesday against the Atlanta Dream.Related: Watch Kelsey Plum get first bucket in Mercury jersey vs. SkyRelated: How ‘overwhelmed’ Kelsey Plum is ready for new WNBA chapter