The Seattle Storm secured a 90-78 victory over the Toronto Tempo despite missing key players in a game on Wednesday night. Flau’jae Johnson led the scoring with 20 points, supported by Dominique Malonga’s 18 points. Jade Melbourne contributed 16 points and seven assists, aiding Seattle’s victory that ended a streak of 14 losses in 15 games. Additional support came from Awa Fam and Zia Cooke with 10 points each.
Toronto faced challenges with their top scorers Marina Mabrey, Brittney Sykes, and Nyara Sabally sidelined due to injuries. Despite this setback, rookie Kiki Rice stood out with a season-high 24 points, while Isabelle Harrison recorded 17 points and 14 rebounds for Toronto.
Seattle took control of the game in the third quarter with an 11-4 run, leading 64-61, and extended their advantage in the fourth quarter with a 9-2 spurt, establishing a 10-point lead.
Looking ahead, the Toronto Tempo will play against Las Vegas on Friday night, while the Seattle Storm will host Los Angeles on Sunday.