The Seattle Storm earned a 97-85 win over the Washington Mystics, using efficient perimeter shooting and balanced scoring to separate themselves in a 12-point victory. Seattle’s offense was driven by strong guard play and timely shot-making, particularly from beyond the arc, where the Storm went 13-for-28 compared with Washington’s 4-for-20 performance from three-point range. N. Hiedeman led the Storm with 24 points, providing the scoring punch Seattle needed to maintain control. F. Johnson added 17 points, while Stefanie Dolson contributed 16 points, giving Seattle multiple reliable options throughout the game. The Storm also finished with 20 assists, reflecting strong ball movement and the ability to create quality looks. Washington stayed competitive behind S. Citron’s 16 points and K. Iriafen’s 13-point effort, and the Mystics held a slight rebounding edge, 26-24. However, Washington’s struggles from long distance limited its ability to match Seattle’s scoring runs, and the Mystics finished with just 14 assists as they worked to generate consistent offense. For Seattle, the win highlights the value of spacing, perimeter efficiency and balanced production across the lineup. For Washington, the loss underscores the need for more consistent outside shooting and offensive execution, especially against teams capable of stretching leads quickly with three-point scoring.