Storm 95-57 Sky (Jul 24, 2025) Game Recap

Skylar Diggins led the Seattle Storm with 21 points, while rookie Dominique Malonga recorded her first double-double (14 points, 10 rebounds) as the Storm routed the Chicago Sky 95-57 on Thursday night. Seattle used a dominant 56-point second half to secure the victory.

Malonga, the second pick in the 2025 draft, achieved a milestone during the game. By finishing a fast break in the second quarter, she became the youngest player (19 years, 250 days) in WNBA history to reach 100 career points.

The Storm (15-10) held a 39-26 halftime lead and then scored the first eight points of the second half. Their run extended to 13-1 before Rachel Banham hit a three-pointer for Chicago's first field goal of the half. A Lexie Brown three-pointer late in the third pushed the lead to 28 points, and Seattle ended the quarter leading 70-43.

Seattle continued its dominance into the fourth quarter, scoring the first 10 points to build an 80-43 lead. The Storm led by 39 points twice during the final period.

Other key contributors for Seattle included Erica Wheeler (13 points), Lexie Brown (12 points), and Gabby Williams and Nneka Ogwumike (10 points each).

For the struggling Chicago Sky (7-17), Kamilla Cardoso recorded a double-double (13 points, 13 rebounds), Rachel Banham scored 13 points, and Elizabeth Williams added 10 points. Angel Reese did not play due to back tightness sustained in the previous game.

Seattle started hot, making 6 of 9 shots and scoring 17 points in the first five minutes. They cooled to 43% for the quarter but still led 26-18. Despite scoring only 13 points in the second quarter, they extended their halftime lead to 39-26.

Looking ahead, Seattle plays at Washington on Saturday, while Chicago hosts Indiana on Sunday.