Storm Snap 11-Game Losing Streak Behind Johnson’s Career-High 28 and Malonga’s Historic Milestone

Seattle jumped out to a 48-40 lead at the half and extended it to 16 points in the fourth quarter before New York rallied to cut the deficit to eight with three minutes remaining. Malonga scored six of the Storm’s final 10 points to help close the door. Jade Melbourne added 18 points, Awa Fam contributed 15, and Natisha Hiedeman, who surpassed 2,000 career points during the game, finished with 11.

Jonquel Jones led New York with 26 points, Leonie Fiebich added 19, and Sabrina Ionescu finished with 14 points and five assists for the Liberty, who fall to 12-7 on the season.

The win is Seattle’s first since 24 May, snapping the longest losing stretch of the Storm’s season. The Storm, now 4-15, host the Atlanta Dream on Saturday.