Seattle Storm Secure Narrow Victory Over Los Angeles Sparks Despite Blowing Lead

The Storm, playing without key players Jewell Loyd and Ezi Magbegor, held off a late rally by the Sparks to win 90-87.

Skylar Diggins-Smith scored 19 points and made crucial free throws in the final minute to seal the win for Seattle.
Nneka Ogwumike led the Storm with 23 points and seven rebounds, while Gabby Williams added 22 points and four steals.
Seattle built a 16-point lead by halftime but struggled to maintain it as Los Angeles rallied in the second half.
Dearica Hamby recorded a double-double for the Sparks with 25 points and 11 rebounds, leading their comeback effort.
Despite the absence of Loyd and Magbegor, the Storm extended their winning streak to four games and remain in the playoff race.