Seattle Storm Defeats Atlanta Dream 85-81

Jewell Loyd scored 28 points, including a decisive 3-pointer with 23.1 seconds remaining, to lead the Seattle Storm to an 85-81 victory over the Atlanta Dream. Despite trailing 81-77 with 1:40 left, a bucket from Nneka Ogwumike and Loyd's clutch plays secured the win for Seattle (19-11). Tina Charles of Atlanta recorded a triple-double, the first in franchise history, with 19 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists. Atlanta's Allisha Gray led her team with 22 points, but key turnovers and missed shots in the final moments sealed their fate. The Storm's victory marks their eighth straight home win against Atlanta. Notably, Seattle's Skylar Diggins-Smith contributed significantly with 16 points and nine assists.