Seattle Storm earned a 97–88 victory over Chicago Sky at Climate Pledge Arena on Monday, with Dominique Malonga’s 26-point, 10-rebound display the pivotal contribution. No goals or minute-by-minute goal scorers were recorded in this WNBA fixture, but Seattle’s efficient finish delivered a nine-point result.
The Storm established control early, taking the opening period 22–16 before extending their advantage with a 25–17 second quarter. That left Seattle with a 47–33 halftime lead, built on sharper shooting and a steady flow of ball movement.
Chicago found greater rhythm after the interval and produced their best spell in the third period, outscoring Seattle 33–27 to reduce the deficit to eight points heading into the final quarter. DiJonai Carrington led that response with 26 points, while Kamilla Cardoso gave the Sky a strong presence on the boards with 13 rebounds.
Seattle remained composed in the fourth, edging the final period 23–22 to see out the fixture. The Storm made 25 of 28 free throws, a decisive 89.3 percent conversion rate, and finished with a narrow 36–35 edge in rebounds. Chicago made a concerted push but could not turn its third-period momentum into a level score.
Key performers
Malonga was the standout for Seattle, pairing her 26 points with 10 rebounds and three blocks. Natisha Hiedeman directed the Storm’s attack with nine assists as Seattle registered 22 overall. For Chicago, Carrington added six rebounds and five steals to her 26 points, while Natasha Cloud contributed eight assists.
NerdSports Stat: Seattle’s 14-point halftime advantage survived Chicago’s six-point third-period edge, and the Storm then protected the result by winning the final period by one.
The result leaves Seattle at 6–28 overall and Chicago at 12–20, according to the records supplied with the final result. Seattle will take confidence from a disciplined home performance, while the Sky will look to carry their improved second-half execution into their next scheduled fixture; the fixture details were not provided in the match data.
Frequently Asked Questions
No goal scorers or scoring minutes were recorded; Dominique Malonga and DiJonai Carrington led their teams with 26 points each.
Seattle Storm 97 – 88 Chicago Sky.
Seattle’s record moves to 6–28, while Chicago stands at 12–20; no specific table positions were included in the supplied data.
Dominique Malonga was the standout performer with 26 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks.
