A 3-8 Start For Our Storm is Leaving Seattle Fans Absolutely Gutted
Alright, 12s, you already know the vibe. Wednesday night at Climate Pledge Arena, our Storm took another gut punch, falling to the Phoenix Mercury 72-68. Yeah, you read that right. The Mercury, who rolled into town on a seven-game losing streak, managed to snap it right here in our house. This loss drops our Storm to a tough 3-8 record, and honestly, it’s a tough pill to swallow this early in the season.
What Went Down on Our Home Court
The energy was there, 9,109 strong in the Emerald City, ready to cheer on the green and blue. But the game started rough, with Phoenix jumping out to a 21-15 lead after the first quarter. Our Storm tried to rally, winning the second quarter 18-15 and even taking the third 22-16. It felt like a comeback was brewing, you know? We even had a six-point lead at one point. But Phoenix just wouldn't let up. They dominated the final frame 20-13, showing why they led for a whopping 75% of the game compared to our 20%. They pulled away with a 13-point lead at one point, and we just couldn't claw it all the way back. A Mercury player absolutely showed out, dropping a career-high 16 points and snagging 10 boards. Another Mercury player matched that 16-point total. It was a tough night defensively.
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The Numbers That Tell The Real Story
Let's talk brass tacks, because the stats highlight exactly where this one got away. Both teams shot 38% from the field, which isn't exactly stellar for either side. We did shoot better from three-point range at 27% compared to Phoenix's 14%, hitting 9 shots from deep. But the free throw line? That's where it got ugly. Phoenix hit a solid 78% of their free throws, draining 21 of 27 attempts. Our Storm, on the other hand, only got to the line 5 times and made 3, for a 60% clip. That's a huge difference of 18 points left on the board. We also got outrebounded significantly, 44 to 34. And the turnovers, 14 for us, 14 for them, weren't helping. One of our Storm players put up 18 points, leading the team in scoring, but also contributed 5 turnovers. Another Storm player had 5 turnovers as well. We gotta clean that up, plain and simple.
This 3-8 start is definitely not what we envisioned for the Storm, especially after seeing Phoenix break their long skid against us. The season is still early, but these are the kind of games we need to win, especially at home in Climate Pledge. We need to find our rhythm, convert those crucial free throws, and minimize those costly giveaways if we want to turn this thing around. It's a long season, but every game counts. We'll be back, ready to cheer them on, hoping to see that grit and fight we know our Storm can bring. Let's go, Seattle!
This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.