The Seattle Storm delivered a confident road performance on Wednesday night, overpowering the Chicago Sky 84-71 in front of a lively crowd at Wintrust Arena. It was a key matchup for both teams jockeying for postseason positioning, and Seattle rose to the occasion behind strong individual efforts and a cohesive team effort.
Jewell Loyd, the Storm’s leading scorer, once again shouldered the offensive load, putting up 23 points and dishing out 5 assists. Loyd found her rhythm early and helped set the tone for Seattle’s aggressive tempo, consistently beating defenders off the dribble and finding open shooters when the defense collapsed. Nneka Ogwumike added 16 points and 9 rebounds, proving to be a dominant presence in the paint throughout the night.
Chicago, despite a promising second-quarter run, struggled with shooting consistency and turnovers. Kahleah Copper led the Sky with 20 points, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap as Seattle’s defense tightened down the stretch. The Storm’s perimeter defense disrupted Chicago’s ball movement, forcing 17 turnovers and converting those into fast-break opportunities.
The Storm’s bench also played a critical role in the win, outscoring Chicago’s reserves 24-13. Rookie Jordan Horston provided a spark with her energy and athleticism, contributing on both ends of the floor. Seattle’s depth allowed them to maintain their lead even when the starters rested, a testament to their growing chemistry and postseason readiness.
With the win, Seattle improved to 16-10, solidifying their spot in the upper half of the WNBA standings. Chicago, now 11-15, faces an uphill climb in the playoff race. As the regular season enters its final stretch, both teams will need to fine-tune their rotations and build momentum — but on this night, it was all Storm in the Windy City.
