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Seattle Storm Halts Lynx’s Perfect Start With 94-84 Win

Seattle’s dominance in the paint underscored their rise into third place in the Western Conference standings.

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

Overview

  • All five Storm starters scored in double figures as Seattle outshot Minnesota with a 38-for-68 performance.
  • Nneka Ogwumike recorded 21 points and 10 rebounds and Erica Wheeler added 20 points along with a go-ahead three in the final minute.
  • Minnesota’s defense struggled in the paint, allowing 50 points down low and conceding 22 points off 13 turnovers.
  • The win was Seattle’s third straight victory and improved its record to 6-4, strengthening its position for the No. 3 seed in the West.
  • The Lynx fell to 9-1 with their first loss after a nine-game winning streak while the New York Liberty remain the WNBA’s only undefeated team at 9-0.