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Nneka Ogwumike Climbs WNBA Scoring List as Storm Defeat Valkyries 67-58

Seattle improved to 14-9 in its push for a top-four playoff seed by topping the Valkyries 67-58

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 16: Ezi Magbegor #13 of the Seattle Storm battles for the ball against Kate Martin #20 and Temi Fagbenle #14 of the Golden State Valkyries during the third quarter of the game at Climate Pledge Arena on July 16, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images)
Veronica Burton #22 of the Golden State Valkyries drives to the basket on Zia Cooke #7 of the Seattle Storm during the second half of a WNBA basketball game at Chase Center on June 29, 2025 in San Francisco, California.
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Overview

  • The Valkyries fell to 10-12 overall and 3-8 on the road after their third straight defeat and fifth loss in six games.
  • Nneka Ogwumike’s 22 points vaulted her past Candice Dupree into sixth place on the league’s all-time scoring list.
  • Golden State managed just 31.7 percent shooting, marking its worst offensive performance of the season.
  • Erica Wheeler contributed 15 points and Skylar Diggins added 10 points with six assists to bolster Seattle’s balanced attack.
  • The Storm’s defense limited the expansion team to a season-low 58 points and asserted control in their midseason rivalry at Climate Pledge Arena.