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