Seattle started off with a strong first quarter, led by guard Jade Melbourne, who racked up seven points in seven minutes of play on 75% (3-for-4) shooting from the field. A quick two buckets in the beginning of the second frame gave the Storm its first lead of the game, 22-21. Seattle outscored Golden State 24-12 in the second quarter and finished the first half shooting 45.5% from beyond the arc. The Valkyries battled back in the third quarter, but the Storm held to enter the final frame with a two-point lead. Seattle and Golden State went back and forth in the fourth quarter with the Storm shooting 11 free throws in 10 minutes before the Valkyries took the 78-76 win.