Storm Lose 112-110 in OT Part 2
Additional thoughts, discussion, and interviews from Seattle's loss to Dallas.
The Seattle Storm (3-15) dropped a thrilling game in overtime by a final score of 112-110. Despite the loss, the team looked fantastic going up against one of the league’s most exciting teams this season, the Dallas Wings (11-6). Dominique Malonga, Natisha Hiedeman, and Awa Fam answered the bell time and time again as the game went right down to the wire. If you missed the game recap, you can read it here.
Wings Win Epic OT Clash 112-110
(Seattle, WA) - On Monday night, basketball fans were treated to a very special performance. The Dallas Wings (11-6) and Seattle Storm (3-15) battled in an intense back-and-forth affair that took more than 40 minutes. The two teams were tied 96-96 at the end of regulation. Paige Bueckers hit a clutch shot with five seconds remaining to send the game to …
In Part 2, I wrote about how the Storm can follow the Dallas Wings’ path, how we’re witnessing the future of the league, and how the WNBA Draft is the key to it all. I’ve included the post-game interviews for both the Seattle Storm and the Dallas Wings.
Build Through the Draft, Then Free Agency
We only have to look at the Dallas Wings as an example of how the Seattle Storm should build their roster. The Wings, like the Fever, Aces, and Storm before them, lucked into winning back-to-back #1 overall lottery picks in 2025 and 2026. That landed them impact players Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd. Paige specifically is a franchise-changing prospect that several other players in the WNBA want to play with.