The Seattle Storm put on a show at home on Tuesday night, erasing a 16-point deficit to beat the Chicago Sky and end their home losing streak. It was a heartbreaking loss for the Dream, who had been in control for much of the game before the Storm’s second-half surge.
The Dream came out of the gates hot, taking a 10-point lead into halftime. They continued to hold the lead throughout the third quarter, and even extended it to 16 points at one point. But the Storm had other plans. Led by Breanna Stewart and Jewell Loyd, the Storm went on a 22-4 run in the fourth quarter to take the lead and eventually win the game.
The Dream’s collapse in the second half was especially disappointing considering how well they had played in the first half. They had been aggressive on defense, forcing turnovers and getting out in transition for easy baskets. But their offense stalled in the second half, and they were unable to match the Storm’s intensity.
The Dream’s loss is a reminder that no lead is safe in the WNBA. The Storm’s comeback was impressive, but it was also a reminder that teams need to play a full 40 minutes if they want to come away with a win. The Dream will need to learn from this loss and make sure they don’t suffer another second-half collapse in their next game.
