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Top takeaways from the Seattle Storm home win over the Connecticut Sun, June 23rd, 2024
Rowan Schaberg of Circling Seattle Sports provides is top takeaways from the thrilling Seattle Storm win over the Connecticut Sun at Climate Pledge Arena.
Storm earn statement win over Sun, 72-61
The Seattle Storm used their strong defensive effort and a balanced offensive effort from their starting five to defeat the Connecticut Sun at home, beginning a nine-game homestand with a victory.
Aces hold off Storm’s late surge in 94-83 win
Our Seattle Storm fell on the road to the Las Vegas Aces in a rematch of Seattle's win earlier in the season, as the Storm played from behind for the second consecutive game and couldn't get all the way back against a fully healthy Aces squad. Circling Seattle Sports Storm beat writer Christan Braswell has his immediate reactions for you here.
Storm look to get back on track in Las Vegas after Mercury loss
Ahead of another big battle on the road against the Las Vegas Aces, the Seattle Storm are looking to get themselves back on track following a tough loss this past Sunday to the Phoenix Mercury. CSS storm beat writer Christan Braswell takes a look further.
Growth, but not the result they want: Storm drop first game of road trip to Lynx in double overtime
The Seattle Storm weren’t able to exact revenge in their rematch against the Minnesota Lynx from the season opener back on Tuesday, as the Lynx pulled away in the second overtime period to deal the Storm the loss despite some strong play late and adjustments made throughout the game.
Immediate reaction: Lynx outlast Storm in double OT thriller, 102-93
In a rematch from the season opener at home on Tuesday, our Seattle Storm fell to the Minnesota Lynx once again despite a late push that forced this game into double overtime. Despite the negative results, Seattle sees growth early into the season.
Immediate reaction: Seattle Storm drop season opener to Minnesota Lynx, 83-70
The Seattle Storm dropped their 2024 season opener to the Minnesota Lynx, 83-70, as Seattle was unable to generate any consistent offense in the second half and the Lynx used their toughness to take advantage.
Storm fall 91-89 in final regular season game; Los Angeles’ late Spark* results in a close win
The Seattle Storm failed to close out the 2023 season with a win, as the Los Angeles Sparks pulled off a successful comeback attempt, despite the Storm having a wide open jumper on the last possession of the game.
Storm upset Sparks to begin end-of-season road trip
To kickoff their final road trip of the 2023 season, the Seattle Storm played the role of spoiler as they defeated the Los Angeles Sparks, dealing a big blow to their opponent's playoff hopes.
Not so clear Sky’s: Storm officially eliminated from playoff contention with frustrating defeat
With their 85-90 loss to the Chicago Sky in their second to last home game of the 2023 season, the Seattle Storm were officially eliminated from playoff contention. It’s the first since 2015 that the franchise will not make the playoffs, as a year of growth continues.
Scrappy Storm hang with Lynx, but offense stalls for too long in loss (Copy)
The Seattle Storm closed out their four-game homestand with a frustrating loss to the Minnesota Lynx, making a too-little-too-late push in the fourth quarter that never saw them get within seven points of a Minnesota team that has turned their season around.
Storm complete season sweep of Mercury with win on “Rivalry Night”
The Seattle Storm completed a season sweep of the Phoenix Mercury, using a strong first half to gain a lead before needing to close out in the fourth quarter to earn their fifth win across the last seven games. Seattle had Jewell Loyd back to form, while Ezi Magbegor impressed alongside her.
Storm cause 4th quarter nightmares for Atlanta, comeback for 68-67 win over Dream
Despite a foul and poor shooting filled first three quarters, the Seattle Storm pushed through with a strong 4th quarter to defeat the Atlanta Dream in dramatic fashion, earning just their third home win of the season.
Sun too hot to handle as Storm fall 81-69
The Seattle Storm began a four-game homestand with a tough loss to the Connecticut Sun, as a rough second quarter was a big factor while Seattle lost Gabby Williams to a foot injury during that frame.
Storm see fast start fizzle out, Williams leaves game with injury, in loss to Sun
The Seattle Storm began a four-game homestand with a tough loss to the Connecticut Sun, as a rough second quarter was a big factor while Seattle lost Gabby Williams to a foot injury during that frame.
Wings soar over Storm for 76-65 win despite Loyd’s 31 points
The Seattle Storm returned home to Climate Pledge Arena, falling to the Dallas Wings in a physical decided in the paint as both teams had run-ins with the officiating taking place during this game.
Struggling Storm continue to face self inflicted issues, falling to Sky 75-90, to drop ninth straight loss
The Seattle Storm dropped their ninth-straight game, and their second since the second half of the season began, as they never were able to get a lead against the Chicago Sky. The visiting Chicago dominated the boards, ensuring their lead over a Seattle team that cannot seem to put an all-around effort together.
Storm open second half of season with loss to Aces that shows progress, but failure to close out
The Seattle Storm started off the second half of the 2023 season off with a tough loss to the Las Vegas Aces, as Seattle had definite bright spots with obvious weak points. The Storm continue to plug away on different holes, but it seems whenever they do that another hole busts wide open.
Jewell Loyd named 2023 WNBA All-Star game MVP with record-setting performance
Of the two Seattle Storm players to participate in this years WNBA All-Star game in Las Vegas, shooting guard Jewell Loyd had a historic performance on her way to winning MVP honors in the game, continuing an already impressive season.