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Seattle Storm End Home vs Chicago Sky

Finally, a home win. Seattle snapped a six-game losing streak at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday night, leaning on Nneka Ogwumike and a balanced starting five.

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Aug 27, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) goes up for a shot against Seattle Storm guard Skylar Diggins (4) and forward Mackenzie Holmes (54) during the second half at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images
Aug 27, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) goes up for a shot against Seattle Storm guard Skylar Diggins (4) and forward Mackenzie Holmes (54) during the second half at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images / Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

A night the crowd needed

The final horn was louder than usual. After weeks of frustration, Seattle Storm fans finally saw their team protect home court. The Storm held off the Chicago Sky 79–69, moving to 22–19 and easing the playoff chatter that had started to creep in.

Ogwumike settles things down

Nneka Ogwumike wasn’t just the top scorer; she was the answer when the game tilted. She finished with 20 points and seven rebounds, but what stuck was the timing: a three in the first quarter to spark the offense, another jumper in the third when the lead slipped. “She makes it feel steady,” coach Noelle Quinn said.

Help came from all corners

For once, the Storm didn’t rely on one star. Gabby Williams chipped in with 12 points and eight rebounds, flying around the court. Ezi Magbegor added 13 and a pair of blocks, changing possessions inside. Skylar Diggins controlled the flow, finishing with 12 and six assists. Brittney Sykes scored 11 and created havoc defensively. Lexie Brown’s three threes off the bench brought the crowd to its feet in the fourth.

Gabby Williams
Aug 27, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Chicago Sky guard Rebecca Allen (9) shoots the ball against Seattle Storm forward Gabby Williams (5) during the second half at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images / Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

Reese keeps grinding

Angel Reese gave Chicago her usual fight, pushing her way to 20 points and another double-double. She went to the foul line 12 times but hit only six. Kamilla Cardoso pulled down 10 rebounds to go with nine points, and Michaela Onyenwere added 11. Ariel Atkins never got going, limited to seven.

The Sky had effort but not execution. They turned the ball over 19 times and hit just one three all night. At the line, 14-for-25 told the story. “Too many chances lost,” Reese said afterward, shaking her head.

Angel Reese
Aug 27, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) shoots the ball against Seattle Storm forward Ezi Magbegor (13) during the second half at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images / Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

Where Seattle found the edge

The Storm weren’t red-hot either — 41 percent from the floor — but they were perfect from the stripe, 18-for-18, and spread the floor with seven made threes. That was enough to tilt a game that stayed within reach until the final minutes.

Why it matters now

Snapping the skid at home may prove more important than the margin itself. The Storm left the floor smiling, waving to fans who had waited a month to cheer again. Chicago, now 9–30, heads home still searching and is playing for pride. Reese remains the bright spot, but until the Sky clean up turnovers and add shooting, close games like this will keep slipping away from them.

Final Score: Seattle 79, Chicago 69

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Edward Blair II
EDWARD BLAIR II

Edward Blair II is a sportscaster, journalist, and multimedia professional covering the Seattle Storm for Sports Illustrated’s On SI platform. He also writes for Illinois On SI and Last Word on College Football, providing coverage of the Fighting Illini and Michigan Wolverines. Blair is a member of the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA), the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA), and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). He brings a unique voice shaped by years of coaching, podcasting, and content creation across multiple platforms. In addition to his writing, Blair is the host of The Ed Blair Podcast and an intern video editor with Roundtable Sports Network, where he edits NFL content. He also serves as a freelance production assistant with Fox Sports, having worked major events including the IndyCar 500 content week.

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