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Cooke and Johnson lead Storm to 77-59 win Friday

PUBLISHED May 23, 2026, 1:03 AM ET

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Seattle — Zia Cooke scored a career-high 25 points and rookie Flau'jae Johnson added 17 as the Seattle Storm defeated the Connecticut Sun 77-59 on Friday night. The game was played in Seattle, and the Storm built a 37-28 halftime lead before extending it in the third quarter to secure the victory. Seattle improved to 2-4 with the win, while Connecticut fell to 1-6; Brittney Griner missed her fourth straight game with a rib injury. This result follows a last-second loss earlier this week that the Storm avenged, and it highlights Seattle’s rotation gains and the Sun’s ongoing offensive struggles continue.

By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Flau'jae Johnson was selected No. 8 in the recent WNBA draft prior to the season.
Seattle won 89-82 at Connecticut in the second game of the season.
Earlier this week the Storm lost a last-second game to the Sun.
On Friday night in Seattle, Cooke scored 25 and Johnson 17 as the Storm beat the Sun 77-59.
Brittney Griner missed her fourth consecutive game with a rib injury, affecting Connecticut's rotation.

News Intelligence

The Storm's win is a testament to the power of teamwork and resilience. It's a reminder that setbacks, like their last-second loss earlier this week, can fuel future victories. If you're a fan, you might want to keep an eye on Cooke and Johnson's performance this season.

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Who Benefited

The Seattle Storm and individual players Zia Cooke and rookie Flau'jae Johnson benefited from improved statistics, a morale-boosting victory, and a stronger rotation picture after the 77-59 win.

Who Impacted

The Connecticut Sun suffered a setback in standings and offensive production, further hampered by Brittney Griner missing her fourth consecutive game due to a rib injury.

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Articles Published:: 5
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Neutral:: 5
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Who Benefited

The Seattle Storm and individual players Zia Cooke and rookie Flau'jae Johnson benefited from improved statistics, a morale-boosting victory, and a stronger rotation picture after the 77-59 win.

Who Impacted

The Connecticut Sun suffered a setback in standings and offensive production, further hampered by Brittney Griner missing her fourth consecutive game due to a rib injury.