The Seattle Storm defeated the Toronto Tempo 90-78 on Wednesday, August 26, at Climate Pledge Arena, with Flau’jae Johnson leading Seattle with 20 points in a decisive fourth-quarter finish. Jade Melbourne added 16 points, six rebounds and seven assists as the Storm turned a one-point halftime deficit into a 12-point home victory.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter: Storm 23, Tempo 19

Seattle established an early four-point lead by taking the opening quarter 23-19. The Storm’s early edge gave them a useful foundation in a game that remained close through three periods.

Second Quarter: Tempo 23, Storm 20

Toronto responded with its best offensive quarter, outscoring Seattle 23-20 to take a 42-43 lead into halftime. Kiki Rice paced the Tempo’s production throughout the night and ultimately led all scorers with 24 points.

Third Quarter: Storm 21, Tempo 19

The Storm regained a narrow advantage after halftime, using a 21-19 third period to move ahead 64-62 entering the final quarter. Neither side created major separation over the first 30 minutes.

Fourth Quarter: Storm 26, Tempo 17

Seattle took control in the fourth, outscoring Toronto 26-17 to close the game. The Storm’s execution created the difference late, turning a two-point lead after three quarters into the 90-78 final.

Key Performers

Flau’jae Johnson, Seattle: Johnson led the Storm with 20 points, providing Seattle’s top scoring total in the win.

Jade Melbourne, Seattle: Melbourne delivered an all-around line of 16 points, six rebounds and seven assists. Her seven assists led both teams and helped Seattle finish with 25 assists.

Dominique Malonga, Seattle: Malonga led the Storm with seven rebounds as Seattle worked against a Toronto side that held a 43-37 advantage on the glass.

Kiki Rice, Toronto: Rice scored a game-high 24 points and added five assists for the Tempo.

Isabelle Harrison, Toronto: Harrison collected a game-high 14 rebounds, leading Toronto’s work on the boards.

NerdSports Stat: Seattle assisted on 25 of its 35 made field goals, a 71.4% assisted-basket rate, while Toronto assisted on 14 of 26 made shots, or 53.8%.

Game Analysis

Seattle’s ball movement and fourth-quarter efficiency were central to the result. The Storm made 35 field goals and recorded 25 assists, compared with Toronto’s 26 made field goals and 14 assists. That passing edge helped Seattle offset Toronto’s six-rebound advantage.

The Storm also shot 44.3% from the field, while the Tempo finished at 37.1%. Neither team found consistent success from three-point range: Seattle made 6 of 27 attempts, and Toronto made 4 of 26. Toronto did generate points at the foul line, converting 22 of 28 free throws, but Seattle’s 26-17 fourth quarter ultimately decided the game.

Closing Context

The win leaves Seattle at 8-31, while Toronto falls to 11-27. The Storm next host the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday, August 30, while the Tempo return home to face the Las Vegas Aces on Friday, August 28. No conference standing position or season-series information was provided with the game data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Seattle Storm vs Toronto Tempo game on August 26, 2026?

Seattle Storm defeated Toronto Tempo 90-78 on August 26, 2026.

How many points did Kiki Rice score?

Kiki Rice scored 24 points; her individual shooting percentage was not included in the available game statistics.

What are Seattle Storm’s standings after this game?

After the win, Seattle sits 8-31 in the league standings, with no conference placement provided in the game data.

Who was the best player in the game?

Kiki Rice was the standout performer with a game-high 24 points and five assists.