The Phoenix Mercury edged out the Seattle Storm 72–68 in a tightly contested WNBA matchup on June 4, 2026, at Climate Pledge Arena. The victory improved the Mercury’s early-season record while handing the Storm a tough loss on their home floor in front of a passionate Seattle crowd.
Game Overview
From the opening tip, both teams traded baskets in a defensive struggle that saw neither side reach 20 points in a single quarter. The Mercury’s balanced attack and clutch free‑throw shooting in the final minute proved decisive. Seattle fought back from a seven‑point deficit early in the fourth quarter but could not complete the comeback, as Phoenix’s disciplined half‑court offense kept the Storm at arm’s length.
Key Moments
- First half grind: The Storm led 34–32 at halftime, thanks to strong interior defense and transition buckets from Jewell Loyd.
- Third‑quarter surge: Phoenix opened the second half on a 12‑4 run, turning a two‑point deficit into a 44–38 lead with 5:30 left in the third.
- Clutch free throws: With 12.3 seconds remaining and the Mercury ahead 70–68, Skylar‑Diggins Smith calmly sank two free throws to seal the 72–68 final.
- Missed opportunities: The Storm shot just 6‑of‑21 from three‑point range and committed 14 turnovers, several of which led to easy Mercury points in transition.
Standout Players
Phoenix Mercury: Diana Taurasi led all scorers with 22 points, including a pair of timely three‑pointers in the third quarter. Brittney Griner added 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 blocks, dominating the paint at both ends.
Seattle Storm: Jewell Loyd paced the home team with 20 points and 6 assists, but she struggled with her shot in the fourth quarter (1‑of‑5). Ezi Magbegor contributed a double‑double with 12 points and 11 rebounds, though she picked up her fourth foul early in the third, limiting her minutes in the decisive period.
Season Impact
The win lifted the Mercury to 5‑3 on the season, keeping them near the top of the Western Conference standings. For the Storm, the loss dropped them to 4‑4, putting pressure on the squad to find offensive consistency before a grueling road trip. Both teams are likely to meet again later in the regular season, and this narrow result suggests the matchup could be a preview of a competitive playoff series.
Seattle Storm vs Phoenix Mercury Live Score, Stats & Results
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