Washington MysticsvsSeattle Storm
WSH 78/SEA 64
Things to say
The Washington Mystics beat the Seattle Storm 78-64 on the road in Seattle.
01
opener
Mystics went into Climate Pledge and took care of business, 78-64. Storm never really got it going. Washington just looked like the tougher team all night.
02
key player
Shakira Austin was the whole game. 18 and 13 with 5 dimes, just ate them up in the paint.
03
hot take
Seattle scoring 64 at home? That's not a slump, that's a problem. Somebody's gotta give them buckets besides Melbourne.
04
deep cut
Melbourne had 15 to lead Seattle but nobody else showed up. When your leading scorer is your backup-guard type, you're in trouble.
05
exit
Mystics are over .500 at 3-3 now and trending up. Curious to see if they can keep it rolling next game.
The recap
Washington went into Seattle and handled business, 78-64, never letting the Storm get comfortable on their own floor. Shakira Austin was the whole show — 18 points, 13 boards, 5 dimes, a full stat-sheet clinic that ate Seattle up inside.
The Storm just couldn't buy a bucket, getting stuck at 64 with Jade Melbourne's 15 the only thing keeping it respectable. Mystics climb back to .500 at 3-3 while Seattle takes another L and slips to 3-5.