The Seattle Storm secured a 90-78 victory over the Toronto Tempo despite missing key players on Wednesday night. Flau’jae Johnson led the scoring with 20 points, supported by Dominique Malonga’s 18 points. Seattle, with a record of 8-31, broke a losing streak by winning the game, with Jade Melbourne contributing 16 points and seven assists. Awa Fam and Zia Cooke also added 10 points each to the team’s total.
Toronto faced challenges as their top scorers Marina Mabrey, Brittney Sykes, and Nyara Sabally were sidelined due to injuries. Nevertheless, rookie Kiki Rice stood out for Toronto with a season-high 24 points, while Isabelle Harrison made an impact with 17 points and 14 rebounds.
Seattle took control of the game in the third quarter with an 11-4 run, securing a 64-61 lead that they maintained into the fourth quarter. They further extended their lead with a 9-2 run at the start of the final quarter, ultimately securing a 10-point advantage.
Looking ahead, the Toronto Tempo will face Las Vegas next on Friday night, while the Seattle Storm will host Los Angeles on Sunday.