Seattle Storm lose to Chicago Sky, eliminated from playoff contention

Seattle Storm's Mercedes Russell reaches out to blocks a shot by Chicago Sky's Ruthy Hebard during the game at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, Aug....

August 28, 2023
2:04 PM

Seattle Storm's Mercedes Russell reaches out to blocks a shot by Chicago Sky's Ruthy Hebard during the game at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald) After a back-and-forth game with the Chicago, the Seattle Storm lose 90-85. SEATTLE — Despite 19-point games from both Jewell Loyd and Sami Whitcomb, the Seattle Storm lost to the Chicago Sky 90-85. The loss elimated the Seattle Storm from playoff contention for the season. See below for a photo gallery from the game.