Seattle Storm W vs Portland W — 82:84, NBA W

Portland W edged Seattle Storm W 84-82 in a tightly contested NBA W matchup decided by two points. The game remained competitive throughout, with Seattle staying within striking distance behind strong perimeter production and a standout scoring effort from A. Thiam, but Portland’s efficiency and ball movement ultimately proved decisive. Portland shot the ball more efficiently overall, converting 19 of 35 field-goal attempts for 54.0%, while Seattle finished 13 of 42 from the field at 31.0%. Seattle made a major impact from beyond the arc with 14 made 3-pointers, but Portland countered with 12 threes of its own and generated better looks inside the arc. Portland also held a 22-18 advantage in assists, reflecting a more balanced offensive approach. Winterburn Holly led Portland with 20 points, matching Thiam for the game high, while Carleton Bridget, Leite Carla and Gustafson Megan each added 14 points to give Portland multiple scoring options. Thiam’s 20 points kept Seattle in the game, and the Storm also won the rebounding battle 45-43, but they were unable to overcome Portland’s superior shooting accuracy. For Portland, the win highlights the value of efficient shot selection and balanced scoring in close games. Seattle can take positives from its rebounding and 3-point production, but improving overall field-goal efficiency will be a key focus going forward after falling just short in a winnable game.