Storm blowout Liberty 92-61 for fourth straight win

By Charles Hamaker

Seattle, WA – The Seattle Storm would win their fourth game in a row, this time doing so in blowout fashion. Unlike their previous three victories, Seattle did not have to take the game down to the wire. The Storm would shoot 49% from the field, 54% from beyond the arch, and 100% from the free throw line. Seattle has done that three times in franchise history, the last time it happened? Against the New York Liberty last year.

Jewell Loyd and Jantel Lavender lead the charge for the Storm offense, as Loyd dropped 22 points (nine coming in the fourth quarter), and Lavender recorded a double-double, the 25th of her career. Loyd is a leader on this offense, part of the Seattle big three, and coming off of a career year in 2021. Seeing her offensive numbers is no surprise, but getting the production of a double-double out of Lavender was critical for the Storm. Going up against Natasha Howard and Stefanie Dolson is tough, but Lavender put in the work and helped Seattle romp to a win.Veteran guard Briann January would speak on the teams offensive approach.

“For us it’s executing and continuing to get good shots. We have faith that everyone on this team can get good shots, we’re putting everyone in position to be successful, eventually it’s gonna happen. One thing that we continue to talk about is that our defense will carry us, and eventually our shots will drop,” January stated.