The Seattle Storm earned their first road victory of the season on Sunday, defeating the Phoenix Mercury in a thrilling game. The Storm, who had lost their first three road games of the season, came out strong in the first half, taking a nine-point lead into halftime.
The Mercury fought back in the second half, taking a two-point lead with just over two minutes remaining. However, the Storm responded with a late surge, outscoring the Mercury 7-2 in the final two minutes to secure the victory.
The Storm were led by guard Jewell Loyd, who scored a team-high 18 points. Forward Breanna Stewart added 17 points and seven rebounds, while guard Sue Bird chipped in with 11 points and seven assists.
The win was a much-needed one for the Storm, who had struggled on the road this season. The victory also snapped a two-game losing streak for the Storm, who have now won three of their last four games.
The Mercury were led by guard Diana Taurasi, who scored a game-high 22 points. Forward DeWanna Bonner added 17 points and seven rebounds, while guard Briann January chipped in with 13 points and four assists.
The Storm will look to build on this victory as they continue their road trip with games against the Los Angeles Sparks and Las Vegas Aces. The Mercury will look to bounce back from this loss as they host the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday.
