Seattle Storm’s Mercedes Russell reaches out to blocks a shot by Chicago Sky’s Ruthy Hebard during the game at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
SEATTLE — Despite 19-point games from both Jewell Loyd and Sami Whitcomb, the Seattle Storm lost to the Chicago Sky 90-85. The loss elimated the Seattle Storm from playoff contention for the season.
Seattle Storm’s Jewell Loyd celebrates teammate Sami Whitcomb three-point shot during the game against the Chicago Sky at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seattle Storm’s Mercedes Russell blocks a shot by Chicago Sky’s Kahleah Copper during the game at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Chicago Sky’s Kahleah Copper manners around Seattle Storm’s Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu to make a layup during the game at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seattle Storm’s Jordan Horston guards Chicago Sky’s Kahleah Copper during the game at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seattle Storm’s Mercedes Russell looks for an open teammate to pass to during the game at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seattle Storm’s Jewell Loyd reacts to a shot during the game against the Chicago Sky at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seattle Storm’s Jewell Loyd reaches out for the ball /while being guarded by Chicago Sky’s Courtney Williams during the game at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seattle Storm’s Jordan Horston adjust their laces during the game against the Chicago Sky at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seattle Storm’s Mercedes Russell watches a free-throw shot during the game against the Chicago Sky at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Chicago Sky’s Elizabeth Williams jumps up to try and dislodge the basketball after it become stuck between the rim and the backboard during the game against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seattle Storm’s Ezi Magbegor leaps up to make a rebound during the game against the Chicago Sky at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Seattle Storm ben reacts to the three-point shot during the game against the Chicago Sky at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seattle Storm’s Mercedes Russell holds back Chicago Sky’s Elizabeth Williams while Seattle Storm’s Jordan Horston jumps up to make a rebound during the game at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The crowd cheers and Seattle Storm’s Sami Whitcomb points to Seattle Storm’s Jewell Loyd after she makes a three-point shot during the game against the Chicago Sky at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seattle Storm’s Jewell Loyd reacts to something being said in the huddle before the start of the second have of the game against the Chicago Sky at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seattle Storm’s Sami Whitcomb beats Chicago Sky’s Morgan Bertsch to the hoop to make a layup during the game at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seattle Storm’s Jewell Loyd reacts to making a three-point shot during the game against the Chicago Sky at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Storm fans cheer on the team during the game against the Chicago Sky at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seattle Storm’s Jewell Loyd attempts a three-point shot during the game against the Chicago Sky at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Chicago Sky’s Kahleah Copper reacts to making a layup and drawing a foul during the game against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Chicago Sky bench reacts to a teammates three-point shot during the game against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seattle Storm’s Jewell Loyd calls a play during the game against the Chicago Sky at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seattle Storm head coach Noelle Quinn watches her team in the final seconds of the game against the Chicago Sky at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seattle Storm’s Ezi Magbegor blocks a shot by Chicago Sky’s Courtney Williams during the game at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Chicago Sky’s Courtney Williams knocks the ball out of Seattle Storm’s Jewell Loyd’s hands during the game at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seattle Storm’s Ezi Magbegor attempts a jump shot during the game against the Chicago Sky at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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