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Connecticut Sun

05-11 01:00

82 - 89

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2 points

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TO72%

75%TO

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Ended82 - 89

10:00

Malonga vs. Griner (Ledger Walker got the ball)

0-0

9:40

Griner committed an offensive foul

0-0

9:40

Griner committed an offensive foul turnover

0-0

9:24

Horston hit a pull-up jumper

0-2

9:08

Miller missed a step-back jumper

0-2

9:05

Griner offensive rebound

0-2

9:04

Greener hit a two-point shot

2-2

8:47

Hidman hit a pull-up jumper

2-4

8:31

Rivers missed a layup

2-4

8:29

Johnson defensive rebound

2-4

8:24

Malonga missed a three-pointer from long range

2-4

8:21

Burke defensive rebounds

2-4

8:14

Burke drifted and missed the shot

2-4

8:13

Burke offensive rebound

2-4

8:13

Malonga fouled on a shot

2-4

8:13

Burke made two free throws, the first of which missed

2-4

8:13

The Sunshines got an offensive rebound

2-4

8:13

Burke hit the second free throw

3-4

7:58

Hidman drifted and hit a shot

3-6

7:36

Miller's step-back jumper was blocked by Horston

3-6

7:32

Johnson defensive rebound

3-6

7:32

Miller fouled on a shot

3-6

7:32

Horston made two free throws, the first of which was hit

3-7

7:32

Horston hit the second free throw

3-8

7:09

Rivers missed a two-point shot

3-8

7:07

The Sunshines got an offensive rebound

3-8

7:07

Sunshine 24 seconds violation

3-8

7:07

The Storm made a substitution, and Brown came on to replace Horston

3-8

6:58

Hidman lost the ball and the ball was stolen by Ledger Walker

3-8

6:53

Malonga fouled on a shot

3-8

6:53

Burke made two free throws, the first of which was hit

4-8

6:53

The storm made a substitution, and Holmes came on to replace Malonga

4-8

6:53

Burke missed his second free throw

4-8

6:50

Holmes defensive rebounds

4-8

6:42

Johnson missed a two-point shot

4-8

6:40

Miller defended the rebound

4-8

6:31

Greener missed a three-point shot

4-8

6:27

Holmes defensive rebounds

4-8

6:20

Johnson received an assist from Hidman and hit a three-point shot

4-11

6:12

Miller received an assist from Rivers and hit a three-point shot

7-11

5:55

Johnson missed a two-point shot

7-11

5:55

Holmes offensive rebound

7-11

5:53

Ledger Walker committed a personal foul

7-11

5:53

Sunshine made a substitution, and Morrow came on to replace Burke

7-11

5:44

Hideman missed a pull-up jumper

7-11

5:42

Morrow defensive rebounds

7-11

5:33

Ledger Walker received an assist from Rivers and scored on a breakaway layup

9-11

5:11

Holmes missed a two-point shot

9-11

5:11

Rivers defensive rebound

9-11

5:11

Johnson committed a personal foul

9-11

5:03

Rivers hit a pull-up jumper

11-11

4:33

Hidman missed a two-point jumper

11-11

4:29

Holmes offensive rebound

11-11

4:23

Johnson hit a two-point shot

11-13

4:13

Rivers missed a three-point shot

11-13

4:10

Morrow offensive rebound

11-13

4:10

Morrowft's two-point shot was blocked by Holmes

11-13

4:10

Official suspension

11-13

4:10

Storm made a substitution, with Melburn coming on to replace Hidman

11-13

4:10

The storm made a substitution, and Van Sloten came on to replace Dawson

11-13

4:10

The Storm got a defensive rebound

11-13

4:07

Holmes vs. Moreau (Van Sloten got the ball)

11-13

3:56

Johnson hit a two-point shot

11-15

3:34

Rivers missed a jumper from a pull-up shot

11-15

3:32

The Sunshines got an offensive rebound

11-15

3:26

Greener received an assist from Ledger Walker and hit a two-point jumper

13-15

3:04

Holmes missed a two-point shot

13-15

3:02

Miller defended the rebound

13-15

2:58

Holmes fouled on a shot

13-15

2:58

Miller made two free throws, the first of which missed

13-15

2:58

The Sunshines got an offensive rebound

13-15

2:58

Sunshine made a substitution, and Van Liss came on to replace Ledger Walker

13-15

2:58

The Storm made a substitution, with Cook coming on to replace Johnson

13-15

2:58

Miller hit his second free throw

14-15

2:48

Melbourne received an assist from Holmes and scored on a layup

14-17

2:43

Cook committed a personal foul

14-17

2:43

Miller made two free throws, the first of which was hit

15-17

2:43

Sunshine made a substitution, and Oduda came on to replace Griner

15-17

2:43

Miller hit his second free throw

16-17

2:28

Brown received an assist from Melbourne and hit a three-pointer

16-20

2:11

Miller received an assist from Van Liss and hit a layup

18-20

1:54

Cook Feet' three-point jumper was blocked by Oduda

18-20

1:51

Cook offensive rebound

18-20

1:51

Rivers fouled on a shot

18-20

1:51

Cook made two free throws, the first of which was hit

18-21

1:51

The Storm made a substitution, and Horston came on to replace Holmes

18-21

1:51

Cook missed his second free throw

18-21

1:51

The storm made a substitution, and Dawson came on to replace Van Slotten

18-21

1:47

Morrow defensive rebounds

18-21

1:39

Dawson fouled on a shot

18-21

1:39

Oduda made two free throws, the first of which was hit

19-21

1:39

Oduda missed his second free throw

19-21

1:39

The Storm got a defensive rebound

19-21

1:39

Miller fouled off the ball

19-21

1:39

Dawson made two free throws, the first of which was a free throw

19-22

1:39

Sunshine made a substitution, and Burke came on to replace Miller

19-22

1:39

Dawson hit his second free throw

19-23

1:29

Morrow hit a three-pointer

22-23

1:15

Melbourne hit a two-point shot

22-25

1:06

Rivers missed a jumper from a pull-up shot

22-25

1:03

Morrow offensive rebound

22-25

1:02

Morrow missed a two-point shot

22-25

1:00

Dawson defensive rebounds

22-25

44.3

Horston made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Morrow

22-25

40.4

Morrow received an assist from Rivers and hit a two-point layup

24-25

29.3

Cook received an assist from Melbourne and hit a three-point shot

24-28

19.4

Burke missed a breakthrough layup

24-28

17.2

Dawson defensive rebounds

24-28

6.8

Van Liss committed a personal foul

24-28

6.8

Melbourne made two free throws, the first of which was hit

24-29

6.8

Melburn missed his second free throw

24-29

5.4

Morrow defensive rebounds

24-29

0.1

Van Liss missed a pull-up jumper

24-29

0.1

The Sunshines got an offensive rebound

24-29

0.0

The first quarter ends

24-29

Match Info

Seattle Storm Edge Connecticut Sun 89-82 in Hard-Fought WNBA Clash

The Seattle Storm secured a gritty 89-82 road victory over the Connecticut Sun on May 11, 2026, at Mohegan Sun Arena. In a game that featured eight lead changes, the Storm's composure down the stretch proved decisive, as they outscored the Sun 23-16 in the fourth quarter to claim the win.

Match Overview: A Battle of Styles

Seattle's up-tempo offense clashed with Connecticut's methodical half-court sets. The Sun controlled the paint early, but the Storm's three-point shooting (12-of-28) eventually tilted the game in their favor. The final score did not fully reflect the tightness of the contest, as the Sun missed several open looks in the closing minutes.

Key Moments

Third-Quarter Surge by Connecticut: The Sun entered the fourth trailing by only three after a 24-20 third quarter, keyed by their All-Star forward's 10 points. However, fatigue crept in as the Storm's bench provided a crucial 19-point contribution.

Clutch Free Throws: With under two minutes left and the game tied at 82, Seattle's point guard calmly sank two free throws to put the Storm ahead. A defensive stop followed by a fast-break layup sealed the outcome.

Tactical Story

Seattle's defensive adjustment in the second half was critical. They switched to a zone defense that disrupted Connecticut's rhythm, forcing the Sun into 17 turnovers. Meanwhile, the Storm's ball movement generated open looks, with five players scoring in double figures.

Standout Performers

Seattle Storm: The backcourt duo of the veteran shooting guard (26 points, 6 rebounds) and the sophomore playmaker (14 points, 11 assists) led the way. The team's defensive anchor also added 4 blocks.
Connecticut Sun: The Sun's leading scorer finished with 29 points and 9 rebounds, but he received minimal support from the supporting cast, who combined for just 9 points off the bench.

Impact on the Standings

The win moves Seattle to 12-5 on the season, keeping them in the top three of the WNBA standings. Connecticut drops to 11-6, but remains a strong contender. Both teams look to be on a collision course for a potential playoff matchup later this year.