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Seattle Storm Halt Lynx’s 9-0 Start With 94-84 Win

Seattle’s 32-point opening quarter set the tone for a win fueled by Minnesota turnovers.

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Seattle Storm guard Erica Wheeler (17) reacts after scoring against the Minnesota Lynx during the second half.

Overview

  • The Storm outscored the Lynx 32-27 in the first quarter, the most points Minnesota has allowed in a single period this season.
  • Nneka Ogwumike recorded a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds while Erica Wheeler added 20 points and six assists.
  • Minnesota rallied with an 11-1 run early in the third quarter to seize a brief lead but Seattle responded with a 26-6 stretch.
  • Seattle dominated the paint with 50 points and capitalized on 13 Lynx turnovers to score 22 points.
  • The Lynx played without backup center Jessica Shepard as she represents Slovenia at the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2025.