STORM BOUNCES BACK IN DALLAS: OGWUMIKE DOMINATES, DIGGINS RUNS THE SHOW, AND WILLIAMS SHUTS IT DOWN

Nneka Ogwumike, Photo Credit: Seattle Storm

Two Days After a Tough Loss in Phoenix, the Seattle Storm Delivers a Statement Win in Dallas

Just two days after a heavy defeat in Phoenix, the Seattle Storm bounced back with a much more convincing performance, securing a 79–71 road win against the Dallas Wings. At the heart of this victory, a trio shined brightly: Nneka Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins, and Gabby Williams, the three leaders of Noelle Quinn’s squad.

Three Stars, Three Styles, One Shared Mission

Nneka Ogwumike set the tone in the paint with a dominant double-double: 23 points and 18 rebounds, including 16 on the defensive end. Always in the right spot, she shut down access to the rim and gave her team multiple second-chance opportunities. She also wrote another page in WNBA history by becoming just the third player to reach 6,500 points and 800 assists in her career, all while averaging fewer than two turnovers per game.

Right by her side, Skylar Diggins ran the show. Sharp from the start, she dished out seven assists in the first half alone, several of them to Ogwumike. She finished the game with 21 points and 9 assists, knocking down three of her four attempts from beyond the arc. Her composure late in the game — including a decisive layup with 15 seconds left — sealed the Storm’s victory.

And then there’s Gabby Williams, who continues to shine with her all-around impact. She tallied 17 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks, showcasing her two-way brilliance. But her standout performance came on the defensive end, where she locked down Arike Ogunbowale, Dallas’ top scoring threat. With relentless energy, anticipation, and sharp positioning, Williams neutralized the Wings’ star, who struggled to find any rhythm throughout the contest.

Gabby Williams, Photo Credit Seattle Storm

Williams also reached two key milestones: her 200th career steal and her 200th field goal with the Storm. She tied her personal best for three-pointers made in a half, and most impressively, she became the first player in WNBA history to record multiple steals, blocks, and assists in the first half of each of her first two games in a season.

A Statement Win to Kick Off the Season

After leading by as much as 17 in the first half, Seattle saw Dallas close the gap to just three points in the final minutes. But the Storm responded in the clutch, with a decisive 8–0 run early in the fourth quarter. The win highlighted the clear chemistry between the team’s three stars: Ogwumike dominating inside, Diggins orchestrating the offense, and Williams anchoring the defense.

This trio, blending talent, experience, and intensity, is already shaping the Storm’s new identity. A team with the tools to strike hard when its leaders are in sync.

Next Up:

The Storm will face the Phoenix Mercury this Friday in Seattle for their home opener at Climate Pledge Arena, an electric atmosphere is expected. It will be a chance for this trio to once again elevate the team’s play… and set the tone for a promising 2025 season.