The Seattle Storm secured a 90-78 victory against the Toronto Tempo as Flau’jae Johnson led the scoring with 20 points, supported by Dominique Malonga’s 18-point contribution. Jade Melbourne also made an impact with 16 points and seven assists for Seattle, which had struggled in recent games, winning only one of their last 15 matches. Awa Fam and Zia Cooke each chipped in with 10 points for the Storm.
The Toronto Tempo faced challenges as their top scorers Marina Mabrey, Brittney Sykes, and Nyara Sabally were sidelined due to injuries. Despite this setback, rookie Kiki Rice shone with a season-high 24 points, while Isabelle Harrison showcased a strong performance with 17 points and 14 rebounds for Toronto.
Seattle took control of the game in the third quarter, ending with an 11-4 run to lead 64-61, and continued their momentum into the fourth quarter with a 9-2 spurt, establishing a 10-point advantage.
Looking ahead, the Toronto Tempo will face Las Vegas on Friday night, while the Seattle Storm will host Los Angeles on Sunday.
