Seattle battled back in the first quarter and used a 9-0 run late in the opening frame to nearly eliminate a 14-point Washington lead. The Storm bench outscored the Mystics’ 18-6 in the first half. Seattle’s hot start to the second half began with eight unanswered points in the third quarter, and the team pulled down a season-high five offensive rebounds for four second chance points. The Storm’s second half was powered by guard Jade Melbourne, who tallied 12 points in 12 minutes of playing time. Seattle outscored Washington in the fourth quarter, 19-12, but ultimately the Mystics held on for the 78-64 win.