This is the kind of victory that will reassure everyone in Seattle! While Gabby Williams' teammates were on a three-game losing streak, they took advantage of the Mercury Sun's visit to strike hard: 90 – 66 ! The Storm's last victory was already against Diana Taurasi's teammates.
With 20 points from Jewell Loyd, 16 points from Jordan Horston and a double-double from Skylar Diggins-Smith, the Storm took cover in the second quarter thanks to a 17-4 run. Gabby Williams was again skillful with a 3 of 5 shooting to compile 6 points and 4 rebounds in 21 minutes. With five games remaining in the regular season, the Storm (21v-14d) remains in the wheel of the Aces (22v-12d) in the fight for 4th place, synonymous with home court advantage in the playoffs.
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At 42, Diana Taurasi remains Phoenix's best player with 18 points, but the Sun is sinking into the negative with 17 wins for 19 losses. Already qualified for the playoffs, and almost assured of finishing 7th, Brittney Griner's teammates remain on five defeats in six matches.
How to read the stats? Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-pointers / 3-pointers attempted; LF = Free throws made / Free throws attempted; O = Offensive rebound; D = Defensive rebound; T = Total rebounds; Pd = Assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Steals; Bp = Loose balls; Ct: Blocks; +/- = Point differential when the player is on the court; Pts = Points; Eval: Player evaluation calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
