By Wyatt Yearout
The Seattle Storm will look to close out the series over the Phoenix Mercury in Game 4 of the WNBA Semifinals on Sunday, Sept. 2. Tip-off at Talking Stick Resort Arena is set for 2 p.m./PT.
HOME TEAM: Phoenix Mercury
VISITING TEAM: Seattle Storm
TIP-OFF: 2 p.m./PT
SERIES COUNT: Seattle leads series 2-1
HOW TO FOLLOW
Fans can watch the game on ESPN2, with live stats available at StormBasketball.com. Live updates will also be provided on Twitter by following @SeattleStorm.
LAST TIME OUT
The Storm suffered its first loss of the 2018 WNBA Playoffs on Friday night in the desert by a final margin of 86-66.
Breanna Stewart posted 15 points and 10 rebounds for the Storm. Natasha Howard tallied a double-double as well with 19 points and 10 rebounds.
Seattle only trailed by four points entering the fourth quarter, but the Mercury opened the final fame with a 14-0 run to pull away.
SERIES HISTORY
Seattle defeated the Mercury in Game 2 in overtime fashion by a final margin of 91-87, avoiding another late comeback attempt from Phoenix. Stewart led the way for the Storm with 27 points.
The Storm took down the Mercury in Game 1 of the WNBA Semifinals, 91-87. Stewart posted a team-high 28 points along with seven rebounds for Seattle. Bird added a double-double with 10 points and 10 assists.
Seattle is 5-6 all-time against the Phoenix Mercury in postseason play.
PHOENIX IN GAME 3
DeWanna Bonner (27 points, 11 rebounds) and Brittney Griner (21 points, 11 rebounds) each posted a double-double in Game 3 to lead the way for the Mercury.
Ynvonne Turner, who started in place of the injured Stephanie Talbot (concussion), posted 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists.
After averaging 26.5 points through the first two contests, Mercury guard Diana Taurasi was held to just eight points.
UP NEXT
Seattle locks up a trip to the WNBA Finals with a victory on Sunday. If the Storm loses, Game 5 of the Semifinals will be held back in Seattle on Sept. 4.