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05-21 10:00

78 - 80

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Connecticut Sun

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2 points

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Free Throws

Free Throws Rate

TO88%

64%TO

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Ended78 - 80

10:00

Edwards vs. Dawson (Van Liss got the ball)

0-0

9:34

Nipkens missed a three-point shot

0-0

9:30

Morrow offensive rebound

0-0

9:28

Morrow hit a two-point shot

0-2

9:05

Hidman hit a jumper

2-2

8:39

Van Liss drifted and missed the shot

2-2

8:35

Melburn defensive rebound

2-2

8:32

Dawson missed a three-point shot

2-2

8:31

Morrow defensive rebounds

2-2

8:24

Nipkens missed a long jumper from a hurry to stop

2-2

8:19

Johnson defensive rebound

2-2

8:15

Hidman missed a three-point shot

2-2

8:10

Nipkens defensive rebound

2-2

8:07

Hidman fouled on a shot

2-2

8:07

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

2-3

8:07

Nipkens hit the second free throw

2-4

7:59

Hidman scored on a breakthrough layup

4-4

7:59

Morrow fouled on a shot

4-4

7:59

Hidman hit a free throw

5-4

7:43

Miller stepped back and missed a three-point jumper

5-4

7:40

The Storm got a defensive rebound

5-4

7:25

Dawson missed a layup

5-4

7:22

Edwards defensive rebound

5-4

7:20

Edwards made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Johnson

5-4

7:15

Johnson hit a two-point shot

7-4

6:58

Edwards missed a jumper

7-4

6:55

Johnson defensive rebound

7-4

6:49

Johnson hit a two-point shot

9-4

6:49

The sun pauses for a long time

9-4

6:49

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

9-4

6:49

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

9-4

6:49

Sunshine made a substitution, and the Bills came on to replace Miller

9-4

6:49

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

9-4

6:49

Sunshine made a substitution, and Anglomar came on to replace Van Lis

9-4

6:38

Anglomar received an assist from Edwards and hit a two-point shot

9-6

6:11

Anglomar vs. Holmes (Ledger Walker gets the ball)

9-6

6:11

Melburn conceded the ball and the ball was stolen by Anglomar

9-6

6:03

Anglomar drifted and hit a shot

9-8

5:43

Holmes missed a two-point jumper

9-8

5:40

Angloma defensive rebound

9-8

5:29

Dawson fouled on a shot

9-8

5:29

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

9-9

5:29

The Storm made a substitution, with Thierry coming on to replace Dawson

9-9

5:29

The Bills missed their second free throw

9-9

5:28

Edwards offensive rebound

9-9

5:25

Edwards missed a two-point shot

9-9

5:22

Johnson defensive rebound

9-9

5:13

Melburn made a mistake in passing and the ball was intercepted by Ledger Walker

9-9

5:09

Thierry fouled on a shot

9-9

5:09

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

9-10

5:09

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

9-10

5:09

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

9-10

5:09

Ledger Walker hit his second free throw

9-11

5:09

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

9-11

5:01

Rivers fouled on a shot

9-11

5:01

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

10-11

5:01

Melburn hit his second free throw

11-11

4:45

Rivers made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Holmes

11-11

4:29

Brown missed a jumper from a quick stoppage

11-11

4:24

Thierry offensive rebound

11-11

4:24

Brown missed a three-point pull-up jumper

11-11

4:21

Rivers defensive rebound

11-11

4:13

Bills hit a layup

11-13

4:13

Holmes fouled on a shot

11-13

4:13

The Bills missed the free throw

11-13

4:12

The Sunshines got an offensive rebound

11-13

4:12

Thierry fouled off the ball

11-13

4:12

Anglomar made two free throws, the first missed

11-13

4:12

The Sunshines got an offensive rebound

11-13

4:12

Anglomar hit his second free throw

11-14

3:57

Thierry drifted and missed the shot

11-14

3:53

Burke defensive rebounds

11-14

3:47

Bills missed a layup

11-14

3:44

Bills offensive rebound

11-14

3:44

The Bills hit a two-point shot

11-16

3:33

Ledger Walker committed a personal foul

11-16

3:33

The Storm made a substitution, and Hidman came on to replace Melburn

11-16

3:33

The Storm made a substitution, and Dawson came on to replace Thierry

11-16

3:27

Hideman received an assist from Brown and hit a three-point shot

14-16

3:12

Burke received an assist from the Bills and hit a three-pointer

14-19

2:57

Cook conceded the ball and the ball was stolen by Anglomar

14-19

2:51

Ledger Walker scored on a breakthrough layup

14-21

2:51

Brown fouled on a shot

14-21

2:51

Sunshine made a substitution, and Jackson came on to replace Rivers

14-21

2:51

Ledger Walker hit a free throw

14-22

2:32

Holmes received an assist from Hidman and hit a layup

16-22

2:17

Anglomar missed a two-point shot

16-22

2:14

Holmes defensive rebounds

16-22

2:07

Cook missed a three-point shot

16-22

2:04

Holmes offensive rebound

16-22

2:04

Ledger Walker fouled on a shot

16-22

2:04

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

17-22

2:04

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

17-22

2:04

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

17-22

2:04

Holmes hit his second free throw

18-22

1:50

Van Lisfoot's pull-up jumper was blocked by Johnson

18-22

1:47

Cook defensively rebounded

18-22

1:34

Cook drifted and missed the shot

18-22

1:33

Cook offensive rebound

18-22

1:33

Cook scored on a layup

20-22

1:33

Bills fouled on a shot

20-22

1:33

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

20-22

1:33

Cook hit a free throw

21-22

1:12

Anglomar hit a two-point shot

21-24

58.0

Cook missed a three-point shot

21-24

54.3

Burke defensive rebounds

21-24

40.3

The Bills received an assist from Burke and hit a three-point shot

21-27

28.9

Horston lost the ball and the ball was stolen by Jackson

21-27

25.3

Jackson hit a two-point shot

21-29

3.3

Hidman hit a two-point shot

23-29

1.0

Van Liss missed a three-point pull-up jumper

23-29

1.0

The Sunshines got an offensive rebound

23-29

0.0

The first quarter ends

23-29

Match Info

Seattle Storm Fall to Connecticut Sun in Thrilling WNBA Season Opener

In a tightly contested matchup that went down to the final possession, the Connecticut Sun edged out the Seattle Storm 80–78 on May 21, 2026, at Climate Pledge Arena. The game marked the beginning of the regular season for both teams, and from the opening tip it was clear that neither side intended to give an inch. The Sun managed to overcome a late Storm rally and escape Seattle with a hard-fought victory.

Match Overview

The first half was a back‑and‑forth affair, with both teams trading leads. Seattle’s home crowd provided energy, but Connecticut responded with disciplined defense and timely three‑point shooting. At halftime, the Sun held a slim 42–39 advantage. The third quarter saw the Storm tighten their defense and push the pace, briefly taking a 60–58 lead heading into the final period. However, Connecticut's experience in close games proved decisive as they executed down the stretch.

Key Moments

Third‑quarter surge: The Storm opened the second half on a 10‑2 run, forcing a Connecticut timeout and shifting momentum.
Clutch free throws: With 12 seconds remaining and the Sun leading 79–78, Connecticut guard DeWanna Bonner sank one of two free throws to create a two‑point cushion.
Final possession: Seattle had a chance to tie or win, but a contested three‑point attempt by Jewell Loyd missed as time expired, sealing the Sun’s victory.

Standout Players

Alyssa Thomas (Connecticut): Fueled the Sun’s offense with a near triple‑double, amassing 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists while playing relentless defense.
Jewell Loyd (Seattle): Led all scorers with 24 points, including 5 three‑pointers, but her final miss was the one that mattered most.
Ezi Magbegor (Seattle): Provided a strong interior presence with 14 points and 11 rebounds, keeping the Storm alive on the boards.

Table and Season Impact

The win gives Connecticut an early 1‑0 start in the competitive WNBA landscape, while the Storm drop to 0‑1. Both teams are expected to contend for a playoff spot, making head‑to‑head results like this one crucial for tiebreakers later in the season. The Sun will look to build on this momentum when they host the New York Liberty next, while Seattle will aim to bounce back on the road against the Las Vegas Aces.