Washington, D.C.—In a game made for drama, the Seattle Storm pulled out an 84-82 win courtesy of Nneka Ogwumike’s fadeaway who hit nothing but net as time expired.
Nneka Ogwumike had 30 points including six three’s and a game winner that will be on repeat for weeks.
In her return to a supportive crowd, Brittney Sykes had 10 points including a three, and deeply emotional connections with her previous teammates.
For the Mystics Shakira Austin scored a career high 30 points and rookie Dominique Malonga added 17 points and 10 rebounds and showed flashes of potential.
Clutch Crunch Take Aways
Ogwumike is ice cold: hits the impossible buzzer where it reminded everyone that she’s elite.
Sykes comeback fire: Emotional and impactful—reminding both locker rooms why she’s the X-factor.
Mystics still will fight: Even with hills to climb, young players Austin and Malonga are showing the way.
Final Thoughts
This wasn’t just a win, it was a statement—Clutch is a mindset. Seattle was able to pull out their latest W in nail-biting fashion and Washington continues to show they will fight from their hearts—even without the outcomes to show for it.
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