On Sunday, the Seattle Storm celebrated the retirement of Sue Bird’s jersey in a special ceremony. The Storm also celebrated a win over the Las Vegas Aces, with the Mystics defeating the Storm 89-85.
The Storm honored Bird’s legacy with a special pre-game ceremony that included a video tribute and a speech from Bird. She was joined by her family, friends, and former teammates. Bird’s jersey was retired and hung in the rafters of the arena.
The game itself was an exciting one, with the Mystics taking the lead in the fourth quarter and holding on for the win. The Storm were led by Jewell Loyd, who scored 22 points and had 8 rebounds. The Mystics were led by Ariel Atkins, who scored 20 points and had 8 rebounds.
The Storm put up a fight, but ultimately the Mystics were too much for them. The Mystics were able to capitalize on their size advantage and outrebounded the Storm 41-32. They also had more assists (19-14) and fewer turnovers (13-17).
The win was a fitting end to a special day for Sue Bird and the Seattle Storm. It was a day to celebrate her career and all she has done for the team and the WNBA. The win was a testament to her legacy and the impact she has had on the game of basketball.
The Storm will look to bounce back from this loss as they continue their season. They have a tough schedule ahead of them, but they will look to honor Bird’s legacy with their play on the court. As for the Mystics, they will look to continue their winning ways as they look to make a deep playoff run.
