Seattle started hot and shot 40% (4-for-10) from beyond the arc and sunk every free throw, going 8-for-8 in the opening frame. Natisha Hiedeman powered the second quarter as she recorded eight points on 100% (3-for-3) shooting from the field, including 100% (2-for-2) from the three-point line in just six minutes of playing time. The Storm took a 12-point lead to enter halftime up 49-37. Seattle finished the third quarter with 12 made free throws on 12 attempts, marking the first time the team has gone 12-for-12 from the charity stripe in a single quarter this season. The Storm made 20 free throws in the second half, also a season high, and 14 of their 21 fourth quarter points were scored by reserves as Seattle took the 97-85 win.