STORY OF THE GAME: The Storm got off to a hot first quarter, shooting 50.0% from the field, including 57.1% (4-for-7) from beyond the arc. Zia Cooke led the way with seven points in the period. Jade Melbourne scored eight of her 11 first half points in the second quarter, going 3-for-3 from the field, including 100% from the three-point line. In the third quarter, Dominique Malonga pulled down her 200th career rebound, becoming the youngest player to reach 200 boards in WNBA history. Seattle finished the fourth quarter shooting 50% (8-for-16) from the field and notched 12 of its 27 points in the paint. Although the Storm outscored the Valkyries in the final period, Golden State stayed strong to take the 91-80 win.