Seattle Storm losing streak reaches 10 with 93-73 loss to Mercury
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 20: Flau'jae Johnson #4 of the Seattle Storm passes the ball during the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Mercury at Mortgage Matchup Center on June 20, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Aryanna Frank / Getty Images)
PHOENIX - Valeriane Ayayi had 18 points and 10 rebounds and the Phoenix Mercury snapped a four-game losing streak by extending the Seattle Storm's skid to 10 straight in a 93-73 victory on Saturday.
Kahleah Copper added 17 points for the Mercury (5-12), who pulled away with a 14-0 run to start the third quarter.
Phoenix got double-doubles from Noemie Brochant with 16 points and 10 assists, and Natasha Mack — 10 points and 10 rebounds. Lexi Held scored 11 in her first career start, while DeWanna Bonner added 10 points.
Natisha Hiedeman led the Storm (3-14) with 20 points and rookie Flau'jae Johnson scored 13. Dominique Malonga and reserve Zia Cooke added 10 points each.
Seattle led 24-19 after one quarter on 48% shooting, but finished at 36%.
Ayayi hit a 3-pointer and Copper added two free throws to finish off a 13-0 run in the second quarter for a 43-29 lead. Seattle went on a 12-5 run behind seven points from Malonga to cut it to 48-41 at halftime.
Up next
Seattle: Hosts Dallas Wings on Monday.
Phoenix: At Indiana Fever on Monday.
The Source: Information in this story came from The Associated Press.
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