New York Liberty Defeats Seattle Storm 98-85

Breanna Stewart scored 32 points and Sabrina Ionescu added 25 to lead the New York Liberty to a 98-85 victory over the Seattle Storm, marking their sixth consecutive win against her former team. The Liberty, now 27-7, dominated the boards 45-17 and shot 50.7% from the field, despite turning the ball over 18 times. Ionescu's highlight included an unusual basket from her knees that contributed to a decisive run in the fourth quarter. Seattle (19-12) managed to stay competitive, with Skylar Diggins-Smith scoring 26 points, but faltered in the final quarter, shooting only 5 of 16. The Storm clinched a playoff spot due to other teams' losses, despite the defeat. Stewart, reflecting on her return to Seattle, expressed appreciation for the fans and the atmosphere at Climate Pledge Arena.