Washington Mystics W vs Seattle Storm W — 84:79, NBA W
NBA W
Sunday, July 12, 2026 • Entertainment and Sports Arena
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Mystics W | 18 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 84 |
| Seattle Storm W | 24 | 21 | 23 | 11 | 79 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Washington Mystics W | Seattle Storm W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 31/72 | 30/70 |
| 3-Pointers | 5/19 | 5/19 |
| Free Throws | 17/23 | 14/18 |
| Rebounds | 32 | 43 |
| Assists | 23 | 12 |
| Steals | 10 | 12 |
| Blocks | 3 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 20 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Washington Mystics W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. CitronS | 32:49 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 7-13 | 1-4 | 4-5 |
| S. AustinS | 32:33 | 27 | 5 | 3 | 10-18 | 2-4 | 5-7 |
| K. IriafenS | 28:42 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 4-10 | 1-1 | 3-5 |
| M. OnyenwereS | 23:54 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| G. AmooreS | 21:48 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2-7 | 0-4 | 0-0 |
| Alicia Florez | 17:48 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1-5 | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| L. Betts | 16:21 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 4-8 | 0-0 | 3-3 |
| C. McMahon | 13:53 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2-6 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| C. Prosper | 09:48 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| A. Dugalic | 02:24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 84 | 32 | 23 | 31-72 | 5-19 | 17-23 |
Seattle Storm W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. HiedemanS | 32:54 | 31 | 3 | 3 | 14-24 | 2-5 | 1-1 |
| A. ThiamS | 32:07 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 2-9 | 1-6 | 0-0 |
| F. JohnsonS | 30:52 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 2-9 | 0-2 | 5-6 |
| J. MelbourneS | 30:15 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 3-7 | 0-2 | 3-6 |
| Dominique MalongaS | 22:18 | 10 | 15 | 2 | 4-10 | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| J. Horston | 14:54 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Stefanie Dolson | 14:12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| K. Samuelson | 11:34 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Z. Cooke | 07:59 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| M. Holmes | 02:55 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 79 | 43 | 12 | 30-70 | 5-19 | 14-18 |
Game Recap
The Washington Mystics defeated the Seattle Storm 84-79, earning a five-point win in a competitive WNBA matchup. Washington leaned on balanced scoring and efficient half-court execution to hold off Seattle, despite the Storm getting a standout individual performance from N. Hiedeman. The Mystics’ ability to generate 23 assists helped them create quality looks and maintain offensive rhythm in key stretches.
Key Takeaways
- →The Washington Mystics have a significant advantage in Net Rating differential (-11
- →The Washington Mystics W have a stronger Courtframe Power Index and a better overall record compared to the Seattle Storm W
- →The Washington Mystics have a significant rest advantage with 5 days off compared to Seattle's 2 days, which is crucial given the Mystics' home performance
- →The Washington Mystics have a significant advantage with no injuries and a better home performance compared to Seattle's poor road record
- →The Washington Mystics have a slight edge due to their better home performance and more efficient offense compared to the Seattle Storm's road struggles