The Seattle Storm suffered a tough defeat to the Connecticut Sun in the third quarter of their WNBA matchup on Sunday. The Storm, who had been undefeated in their previous three games, were unable to keep up with the Sun’s offensive firepower, ultimately losing the game by a score of 81-72.
The Storm had a strong start to the game, leading by as many as nine points in the first quarter. However, the Sun’s offense began to click in the second quarter, outscoring the Storm 24-14 and taking a five-point lead into halftime.
The Sun continued to dominate in the third quarter, outscoring the Storm 25-16 and taking a commanding 14-point lead into the fourth quarter. The Storm attempted to mount a comeback in the fourth quarter, but the Sun’s defense proved too strong and they were able to hold on for the victory.
The Storm were led by guard Jewell Loyd, who scored a team-high 21 points. Forward Breanna Stewart added 17 points and seven rebounds in the loss. The Sun were led by forward Alyssa Thomas, who had a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Courtney Williams also had a strong game, scoring 19 points and dishing out seven assists.
The loss was a tough one for the Storm, who had been on a hot streak prior to Sunday’s game. However, they will look to bounce back when they face the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday night. The Sun, meanwhile, will look to continue their winning ways when they take on the Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday night.
