The Storm shot 47.4% from the field during the first quarter and used a 13-2 run to end the opening frame with a 10-point lead. Natisha Hiedeman led the team in the first half, recording 12 points on 62.5% (5-for-8) shooting from the field. Seattle’s bench powered the third quarter, tallying nine of the 17 quarter points. The Storm fought back in the last frame, with Dominique Malonga shooting 57.1% (4-for-7) from the field, including 83.3% (5-for-6) from the free throw line, for 15 points. Seattle battled to get within three with just over two minutes left, but Portland held on for the 77-72 win.