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Storm Erase 21-Point Deficit to Beat Lynx 93-79, Delay Top-Seed Clinch

The loss delayed Minnesota's home-court clinch, with one more win still securing the top seed.

Overview

  • Seattle trailed 39-18 midway through the second quarter in Minneapolis, matching the franchise's second-largest comeback.
  • Skylar Diggins scored 19 of her 23 points after halftime, drilling a 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds left in the third to cap a 25-6 run.
  • The second half swung on 3-point shooting as the Storm went 11-for-19 from deep while the Lynx missed 10 of 12.
  • Kayla McBride led Minnesota with 20 points, while Napheesa Collier shot 7-for-23 with three turnovers as she, McBride and Courtney Williams combined for 56.
  • Minnesota dropped to 30-8 with just its second home loss in 20 games and remains one win from clinching the No. 1 seed.