The Seattle Storm showcased an impressive performance against the Los Angeles Sparks, dominating the game with a decisive 98-67 victory on Tuesday night. Nneka Ogwumike led the charge with a season-high 26 points, shooting an efficient 12-of-16 from the field. Gabby Williams also made headlines by setting a club record for steals, contributing significantly with 11 points, eight steals, and seven assists before an ankle sprain forced her to leave the game in the fourth quarter.
Skylar Diggins and Eric Wheeler both added to the scoreboard with 15 points each, while Alysha Clark’s sharp shooting from beyond the arc—hitting four of five attempts—earned her 14 points for the Storm, who improved to a 7-5 record.
The game saw the Sparks, who struggled with injuries to key players Kelsey Plum and Odyssey Sims, rely on a mix of talent including Rickea Jackson’s 17 points and Azurá Stevens’ double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Additionally, rookie Sarah Ashlee Barker stepped up with a season-high 12 points, hitting four three-pointers.
The first half ended with Seattle leading 47-37, and they extended their advantage to as much as 75-51 in the third quarter, thanks in large part to Ogwumike’s scoring burst. The Storm capitalized on the Sparks’ struggles, turning 22 turnovers into an impressive 31 points and scoring 24 points on fast breaks.
This victory not only highlights the Storm’s depth and adaptability amid roster changes, including the recent trades involving their players, but also sees Ogwumike and Diggins reaching significant career milestones. Ogwumike surpasses Tina Thompson for the fourth spot in career field goals, while Diggins ascends into the top 10 for career assists in the league.
This win reflects a strong team performance and provides a promising outlook as the Storm continue to build momentum in the season.