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Storm Beat Tempo 90-78 Despite Johnson Ankle Injury

8/27/2026

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Summary

Seattle Storm Wins

Seattle Storm beat Toronto Tempo 90-78 on Wednesday night.
Flau’jae Johnson scored 20 points for Seattle despite a left ankle injury.
Kiki Rice posted a season-high 24 points for the Tempo.
Toronto played without Marina Mabrey, Brittney Sykes and Nyara Sabally because of injuries.
Dominique Malonga added 18 points as Seattle continued its season slump.

Summary

Storm Ends Slump

Coach Sonia Raman said the Storm had a low turnover count.
Raman added the team must improve cleaner possessions.
The Storm will face the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday, their final game before the FIBA World Cup break.
Charlotte Malone of the Make-A-Wish Foundation served as an honorary Storm player during the game.
Players called the win a morale boost after a three-game losing streak.

History

Historical Context

In 1997 the WNBA launched with eight franchises and the Houston Comets won the first championship, proving professional women’s basketball could thrive. The league expanded each year, adding the Seattle Storm in 2000, and the Storm’s early-season resilience echoed the Comets’ 1997 title run. That continuity underpins today’s competitive wins, such as the Storm’s recent 90-78 victory over Toronto.

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Seattle Storm Wins

Seattle Storm beat Toronto Tempo 90-78 on Wednesday night.
Flau’jae Johnson scored 20 points for Seattle despite a left ankle injury.
Kiki Rice posted a season-high 24 points for the Tempo.
Toronto played without Marina Mabrey, Brittney Sykes and Nyara Sabally because of injuries.
Dominique Malonga added 18 points as Seattle continued its season slump.

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