Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd (24) goes up to the basket against Dallas Wings forward Natasha Howard, left, and guard Sevgi Uzun (1) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Monday, July 1, 2024, in Seattle.
Seattle took control in the first half, leading 45-37 at the break behind 13 points from Loyd. Loyd made a 3-pointer with 5:02 left in the third to cap a 15-2 run for a 60-39 lead. Ogwumike added a 3-pointer on the Storm’s next possession for a 22-point advantage.
Dallas was just 1 of 6 from 3-point range at that point. Loyd sat out the fourth quarter after Seattle scored 34 in the third to take a 79-50 lead. Seattle (13-6) has won eight straight games at home.
Ezi Magbegor added 12 points, seven rebounds and two blocks for Seattle. Skylar Diggins-Smith had eight points and five assists. Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd (24) jumps up for a basket against Dallas Wings guard Odyssey Sims (2) and forward Monique Billings, right, during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Monday, July 1, 2024, in Seattle.
Credit: AP/Lindsey Wasson Arike Ogunbowale led the Wings with 21 points and five steals. Natasha Howard added 15 points and Odyssey Sims had 12. Dallas (4-15) entered the Seattle series after ending an 11-game losing streak on Thursday.