Seattle Storm @ Connecticut Sun
Stricklen, Sun rally to beat Storm 79-78
UNCASVILLE, Conn. -- Shekinna Stricklen scored 24 points and made a pair of free throws with 4.3 seconds left to help the Connecticut Sun rally from a late seven-point deficit and beat the Seattle Storm 79-78 on Friday night.
Connecticut (18-8) was down 76-69 with 1:47 left before closing the game on a 10-2 run capped by Stricklen's two free throws. Alyssa Thomas added 17 points, 11 rebounds and five steals, including one to seal the game after Stricklen's free throws.
Seattle (14-13) had its largest lead at 61-48 late in the third quarter, but Stricklen scored nine points during Connecticut's 10-2 run to close the period.
Natasha Howard scored 27 points on 11-of-15 shooting and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Storm. Jewell Loyd added 15 points, Crystal Langhorne scored 14 and Alysha Clark 11.
Jordin Canada missed the game because of a minor shoulder issue.
Matchups
Game Information
Uncasville, CT
Referee:Tiffany Bird
Referee:Isaac Barnett
Referee:Tim Greene
2025-26 Standings
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W1 |
| Los Angeles | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W1 |
| Minnesota | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W1 |
| Phoenix | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W1 |
| Dallas | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | - |
| Las Vegas | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | - |
| Portland | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | - |
| Seattle | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1 | L1 |
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