Seattle Storm @ Connecticut Sun
Stricklen, Sun rally to beat Storm 79-78
UNCASVILLE, Conn. -- Shekinna Stricklen scored 24 points and made a pair of free throws with 4.3 seconds left to help the Connecticut Sun rally from a late seven-point deficit and beat the Seattle Storm 79-78 on Friday night.
Connecticut (18-8) was down 76-69 with 1:47 left before closing the game on a 10-2 run capped by Stricklen's two free throws. Alyssa Thomas added 17 points, 11 rebounds and five steals, including one to seal the game after Stricklen's free throws.
Seattle (14-13) had its largest lead at 61-48 late in the third quarter, but Stricklen scored nine points during Connecticut's 10-2 run to close the period.
Natasha Howard scored 27 points on 11-of-15 shooting and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Storm. Jewell Loyd added 15 points, Crystal Langhorne scored 14 and Alysha Clark 11.
Jordin Canada missed the game because of a minor shoulder issue.
Matchups
Game Information
Uncasville, CT
Referee:Tiffany Bird
Referee:Isaac Barnett
Referee:Tim Greene
2025-26 Standings
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 10 | 2 | .833 | - | W8 |
| Las Vegas | 8 | 3 | .727 | 1.5 | W4 |
| Dallas | 7 | 4 | .636 | 2.5 | L1 |
| Golden State | 7 | 5 | .583 | 3 | W1 |
| Portland | 6 | 7 | .462 | 4.5 | L3 |
| Los Angeles | 5 | 6 | .455 | 4.5 | W1 |
| Phoenix | 4 | 9 | .308 | 6.5 | L1 |
| Seattle | 3 | 10 | .231 | 7.5 | L6 |
| Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 8 | 3 | .727 | - | W2 |
| New York | 8 | 4 | .667 | 0.5 | W5 |
| Indiana | 6 | 5 | .545 | 2 | W1 |
| Toronto | 6 | 5 | .545 | 2 | W1 |
| Washington | 4 | 6 | .400 | 3.5 | L2 |
| Chicago | 4 | 8 | .333 | 4.5 | L2 |
| Connecticut | 2 | 11 | .154 | 7 | L3 |
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