Breanna Stewart scores 27, Storm hand Sparks 5th straight loss
Jul 7, 2021, 9:52 PM | Updated: Sep 13, 2021, 9:50 pm
EVERETT, WASHINGTON - MAY 15: Breanna Stewart #30 of the Seattle Storm looks on during the third quarter against the Las Vegas Aces at Angel of the Winds Arena on May 15, 2021 in Everett, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
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EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — Breanna Stewart scored 27 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to help the Seattle Storm beat Los Angeles 71-62 on Wednesday night for the Sparks’ fifth straight loss.
Storm 71, Sparks 62: Box Score
Stewart took over late in the fourth quarter, scoring 12 straight Seattle points. She gave Seattle a 59-54 lead with 3:30 remaining and capped the personal run with a 3-pointer to make it 69-62.
STEWIE STEWIE STEWIE 👌👌👌@breannastewart x #TakeCover pic.twitter.com/Mzbt03ySjy
— Seattle Storm (@seattlestorm) July 8, 2021
Jewell Loyd added 18 points, returning from an ankle injury that had her miss the game between these two teams in Los Angeles on Sunday.
👊👊👊@jewellloyd x #TakeCover pic.twitter.com/Dn2JrPwzwV
— Seattle Storm (@seattlestorm) July 8, 2021
Seattle (15-4) led 23-9 after the first quarter and by as many as 17 points in the half. But turnovers hurt the Storm in the second half, finishing with a season-high 19. Seattle was also held to 37.7% shooting, including 5 of 20 from 3-point range.
Erica Wheeler led Los Angeles (6-12) with 22 points on 8-of-13 shooting. Amanda Zahui B. had nine points and nine rebounds. The Sparks are still without Nneka and Chiney Ogwumike and Kristi Toliver.
Seattle Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf sat courtside.
The Gold Mamba 🤝 The Fastest Man in Football@dkm14 x @jewellloyd pic.twitter.com/UFqwBzQ7B4
— Seattle Storm (@seattlestorm) July 8, 2021
