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Storm Edge Sun 89-82 as Brown Drains Five

PUBLISHED May 10, 2026, 4:08 PM ET

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Uncasville, Conn. — The Seattle Storm defeated the Connecticut Sun 89-82 on Sunday as Lexie Brown made five three-pointers and scored 17 points, and Flau'jae Johnson contributed 16. Jade Melbourne added 15 points and six assists off the bench, while Connecticut’s Aneesah Morrow posted 17 points and a career-high 16 rebounds. Seattle’s win moved the Storm to 1-1 while the Sun fell to 0-2; Brown’s late driving layup ignited an 8-1 run that put the game out of reach with 54 seconds remaining. Hailey Van Lith logged 20 minutes after being waived by Chicago on Monday and signing with Connecticut two days later.

By Michael Grant | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Sunday: Seattle Storm defeat Connecticut Sun 89-82; Lexie Brown hits five 3-pointers.
Sunday: Aneesah Morrow records a career-high 16 rebounds for the Sun in the loss.
Late-game sequence: Brown’s driving layup sparks an 8-1 run with 54 seconds left.
Monday: Hailey Van Lith is waived by the Chicago Sky (per reporting).
Two days after waiver: Van Lith signs with the Connecticut Sun and plays 20 minutes.

News Intelligence

This game shows the Storm's resilience and the Sun's potential. Lexie Brown's performance could make her a key player to watch. If you're a basketball fan, these are the moments that make the season exciting. Keep an eye on how these teams develop.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 6
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 6

Who Benefited

The Seattle Storm and players who produced strong performances — notably Lexie Brown and Flau'jae Johnson — benefited from the victory and roster depth, while Hailey Van Lith gained immediate playing opportunity after a recent roster move.

Who Impacted

The Connecticut Sun and specific role players experienced the consequences of the loss, leaving the team at 0-2 and highlighting minutes limitations for players like Dominique Malonga.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 6
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 6
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

Who Impacted

The Connecticut Sun and specific role players experienced the consequences of the loss, leaving the team at 0-2 and highlighting minutes limitations for players like Dominique Malonga.