Connecticut Sun @ Seattle Storm
Storm pull away to beat Sun 84-70
SEATTLE -- Natasha Howard scored 13 points to lead six players in double figures and the Seattle Storm beat the Connecticut Sun 84-70 on Sunday.
The Storm (12-5) pulled away with a 21-2 run to lead 72-49 on Jordin Canada's driving layup with 7:03 left in the fourth quarter. The Sun (9-7) got no closer than the final score from there.
The teams entered the game as the top two scoring offenses in the WNBA. Connecticut's 70 points matched a season low. The Sun were still missing Alyssa Thomas to a shoulder injury and Courtney Williams was out for personal reasons.
Breanna Stewart, Jewell Loyd and Sue Bird added 11 points each. Canada and Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis scored 10 apiece.
Alex Bentley led Connecticut with 15 points. The Sun have lost six of eight after a 7-1 start to the season.
Bird passed Katie Smith for second most minutes in WNBA history.
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Game Information
Seattle, WA

Referee:Billy Smith
Referee:Billy Smith
Referee:Ashley Moyer-Gleich
Referee:Katie Lukanich

2024-25 Standings
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 34 | 10 | .773 | - | W1 |
| Las Vegas | 30 | 14 | .682 | 4 | W16 |
| Phoenix | 27 | 17 | .614 | 7 | L3 |
| Seattle | 23 | 21 | .523 | 11 | W1 |
| Golden State | 23 | 21 | .523 | 11 | L3 |
| Los Angeles | 21 | 23 | .477 | 13 | L1 |
| Dallas | 10 | 34 | .227 | 24 | W1 |
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