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Seattle Storm Extend Historic Losing Streak to Ten Games
8/6/2026, 11:25:04 AM
Core Event: Ten Straight Losses Highlight Defensive Struggles
On Wednesday night the Seattle Storm fell 92-86 to the New York Liberty, marking the franchise’s 10th consecutive defeat. The loss also gave the Storm a second double-digit losing streak in the same season—the first time any WNBA team has done so. The defeat kept Seattle at 6-27 on the season and left the team two wins shy of the franchise record for most losses set in 2023.
Background & Context: Double-Digit Losing Streaks in Franchise History
Seattle entered the season with a promising rebuild centered on young talent such as Dominique Malonga. After snapping an 11-game skid with a 99-88 win over New York on June 25, the Storm fell into another prolonged slump. The current ten-game run is the longest losing streak of the 2024-25 campaign and the second double-digit streak of the year, a first-of-its-kind occurrence in WNBA history.
Data & Statistics
- Season record: 6-27.
- Current losing streak: 10 straight games.
- Points allowed: 99.8 per game over the last seven outings.
- Offensive output vs. Liberty: 45.6 % field-goal shooting, 31.8 % from three-point range, 10 turnovers.
- Dominique Malonga: 31 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 block; 14-of-20 shooting (CBS Sports, Seattle Times).
- New York Liberty: 19-13 record, winning six of their last seven games.
- Key Liberty contributors: Breanna Stewart 28 points; Jonquel Jones 14 points, 15 rebounds, 7 assists; Sabrina Ionescu 15 points.
Official Statements & Responses
Head coach Sonia Raman emphasized that the Storm’s defensive lapses stem from issues in transition coverage and communication. Dominique Malonga described her mindset entering the game as “aggressive for 40 minutes,” aiming for efficiency in the paint. Jade Melbourne said the group’s “spirit … is still good,” stressing that confidence has not wavered despite the losses. The coaching staff also highlighted the recent insertion of veteran Ezi Magbegor to add aggression and leadership on the defensive end.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Coming into this game, we said that we just want to play harder and be more aggressive,” — Dominique Malonga
- “It’s a few things and we’ve broken those down,” — Sonia Raman
- “I think it’s always tough when you play a team twice in a row, and Seattle has such a young core that they’re never going to go away,” — Breanna Stewart
- “When you knock down threes, it really opens up all three levels of scoring,” — Breanna Stewart
- “We just got to be better,” — Flau’jae Johnson
- “The spirit in the group is still good,” — Jade Melbourne
What’s Next
The Storm’s next challenge is a road game against the Portland Fire on Saturday. A win would halt the ten-game streak and keep the franchise from tying its own record of 11 straight losses set earlier this season. Coach Raman indicated that the team will focus on tightening transition defense and maintaining the aggressive offensive mindset that produced Malonga’s standout performance.
