The Seattle Storm dominated the Minnesota Lynx with a convincing 91-63 victory on Friday night, led by a stellar performance from Nneka Ogwumike. Ogwumike tied her season high with 26 points on 10-for-14 shooting, bouncing back from a season-low performance earlier in the week.
The Storm also received strong contributions from Skylar Diggins-Smith, who recorded 10 points and 12 assists, and Jewell Loyd, who added 14 points. Ezi Magbegor chipped in with 10 points and eight rebounds for Seattle, which was playing its eighth consecutive home game.
With Napheesa Collier sidelined due to injury, Kayla McBride led the way for the Lynx with 27 points. However, no other player on the team managed to score more than seven points. Dorka Juhasz, who replaced Collier in the lineup, contributed four points and seven rebounds.
Seattle carried a 13-point lead into the second half, but McBride’s strong performance in the third quarter cut the deficit to 10 points. However, the Storm responded with a seven-point run to regain control of the game.
The Lynx started the game strong, jumping out to a 9-2 lead and forcing three turnovers in the first two minutes. However, Seattle quickly turned the tide, outscoring Minnesota 32-13 to take a commanding lead.
Ogwumike was instrumental in Seattle’s success, scoring 12 straight points during a crucial stretch in the second quarter. The Storm extended their lead to as many as 18 points before halftime and never looked back.
In the fourth quarter, Seattle capitalized on McBride’s absence to further extend their lead, scoring the first nine points of the period. The Storm’s strong performance allowed them to avert a season sweep by the Lynx, who had defeated them in their previous three matchups.
Overall, it was a dominant performance by the Seattle Storm, who showcased their depth and resilience in the victory over the Minnesota Lynx. With this win, Seattle improved to a 15-8 record on the season and demonstrated their ability to compete with the top teams in the league.
