Storm Stay Within Striking Distance of Playoffs with Win Over Sparks
Seattle Storm Victorious Against Los Angeles Sparks
The Seattle Storm kept their playoff hopes alive with a hard-fought 90-82 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday night. The win brings the Storm within one game of the fourth-place Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA standings.
Key Players for the Storm
Breanna Stewart led the way for the Storm with 27 points and 11 rebounds, while Jewell Loyd added 20 points and 6 assists. Natasha Howard also chipped in with 17 points and 9 rebounds.
Sparks Struggle to Keep Pace
The Sparks were led by Nneka Ogwumike's 21 points, but the rest of the team struggled to keep pace with the Storm. Los Angeles shot just 38.5% from the field and turned the ball over 14 times.
Playoff Implications
With the win, the Storm improve to 21-13 on the season and remain in the hunt for a playoff berth. The Sparks, meanwhile, fall to 13-21 and are now in danger of missing the playoffs.
Remaining Schedule
The Storm have three games remaining in the regular season, including a crucial matchup with the Aces on Friday night. The Sparks have four games remaining, including a game against the Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday night.
Conclusion
The Storm's victory over the Sparks was a big step towards securing a playoff berth. The team will need to continue to play well down the stretch in order to reach their goal.
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