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Malonga, the second pick in the 2025 draft,
became the youngest player (19 years, 250 days) in WNBA history
to reach 100 career points when she finished off a fast break in
the second quarter.
The Storm (15-10) led 39-26 at halftime then scored the first
eight points of the second half. Their third-quarter advantage
was 13-1 before Rachel Banham hit a 3-pointer for Chicago's
first field goal of the second half.
The lead reached 28 points when Lexie Brown buried a 3-pointer
with less than two minutes remaining in the third and Seattle
led 70-43 at the end of the quarter.
Seattle started the fourth quarter strong, scoring the first 10
points to build an 80-43 lead. Seattle led by 39 points twice in
the fourth quarter.
Erica Wheeler scored 13 points, Brown 12, and Gabby Williams and
Nneka Ogwumike 10 each for Seattle.
Kamilla Cardoso had 13 points and 13 rebounds for Chicago
(7-17). Banham scored 13 points and Elizabeth Williams added 10.
Angel Reese, who left Tuesday’s game against Minnesota with
tightness in her back, did not play for Chicago.
The Storm made 6 of 9 shots and scored 17 points in the first
five minutes of the game. They cooled off to 43% for the quarter
and led 26-18 heading to the second period.
The Storm scored only 13 points in the second quarter but
extended their lead to 39-26 at halftime.
Up next
Seattle: at Washington on Saturday.
Chicago: vs. Indiana on Sunday.
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