Loyd scores 30 again, leads Seattle Storm past Dallas Wings 97-76
Seattle Storm's Nneka Ogwumike makes a move around Dallas center Teaira McCowan for a shot during the first quarter of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Seattle. Credit: AP/Dean Rutz
SEATTLE — Jewell Loyd scored 30 points that included 16 of 17 free throws and the Seattle Storm defeated the Dallas Wings 97-76 on Saturday night.
The Storm held Dallas to fewer than 20 points in each of the last three quarters. They have won the first three games of their WNBA-record nine-game homestand.
Jordan Horston had 12 points, 11 rebounds and four assists for Seattle (12-6). Nneka Ogwumike had 16 points, Ezi Magbegor 13 and Skylar Diggins-Smith 11.
Loyd made 6 of 14 shots in recording her second-consecutive 30-point game. She had five rebounds and five assists. With Loyd leading the way, Seattle made 28 of 30 from the free-throw line, compared to 6 of 14 for Dallas.
Seattle led 28-25 after one quarter and opened the second with a 7-1 run on the way to a 54-41 halftime lead. A 10-0 run to open the second half put the game well in hand.
Arike Ogunbowale scored 24 points to lead Dallas (4-14). Teaira McCowan scored 15 points and Natasha Howard had 12 points, seven rebounds, five assists and three steals.
Seattle, 7-1 at home, hosts Dallas again on Monday.
Seattle Storm's Ezi Magbegor (13) and Jordan Horston defend against Dallas Stars' Natasha Howard in the lane during the first quarter of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Seattle. Credit: AP/Dean Rutz