Instant Takeaways: Storm Fall Victim to Vengeful Mystics in Blowout Loss

The Seattle Storm got bullied on the glass and struggled to convert from long range in a vengeful 78-64 loss to the Washington Mystics on Wednesday, May 27, at Climate Pledge Arena.

Seattle (3-5) was never competitive against Washington (3-3) despite being just a few days removed from a 12-point route of the same team on the same court. Only Jade Melbourne for the Storm cracked double figures, totaling 15 points, three rebounds, three assists and a steal.

Shakira Austin (18 points), Michaela Onyenwere (14 points) and Kiki Iriafen (13 points) led the Mystics to victory. Austin and Iriafen combined for 22 rebounds as well.