Storm avoid fourth-quarter crumble as they hold on to defeat Tempo and avoid season sweep

After struggling without starting point guard Natisha Hiedeman across their past two games, the Seattle Storm got back in the win column with a 90-78 victory over the visiting Toronto Tempo on Wednesday. Although rookie phenom Flau’jae Johnson led the way offensively with 20 points, four other players tallied double digits points.

Storm nearly overcome 20-point deficit but can’t close it out against the Sky

SEATTLE — The Storm struggled without starting point guard Natisha Hiedeman, dropping the last of their three-game homestand 82-80 to the Chicago Sky on Sunday. Despite falling short, All-Star center Dominique Malonga impressed, recording 19 points and 13 rebounds for her 15th career double-double, the sixth most in franchise history.