Storm 79-70 Liberty (Jul 6, 2025) Game Recap

Gabby Williams scored 16 points and Nneka Ogwumike added 15 to lead the Seattle Storm (12-7) to a 79-70 victory over the New York Liberty (12-6) on Sunday.

The Storm trailed by three points at halftime but dominated the third quarter, outscoring New York 22-6. The Liberty shot only 2-for-18 from the field during the period, missing their first 10 shots. Skylar Diggins, Ogwumike, and Williams contributed offensively for Seattle, while rookie Dominique Malonga, the No. 2 draft pick, made a significant impact despite not playing in the first half.

Malonga, a 6-foot-6 French forward, recorded 11 points and eight rebounds in just 10 minutes of action in the second half. She also altered several shots defensively against Breanna Stewart, who finished with only eight points – her first single-digit game since the 2024 season opener.

New York suffered a setback when reserve forward Isabelle Harrison suffered a right knee injury with 2:31 remaining in the third quarter. She required assistance to leave the court and did not return, with coach Sandy Brondello stating Harrison would undergo imaging.

The first half featured nine lead changes. New York established a slight cushion thanks to Sabrina Ionescu's four-point play with 13.8 seconds left in the second quarter, giving them a 44-39 lead before halftime (44-41). Ionescu, who missed the teams' first meeting two weeks prior due to a neck injury, scored 20 points in the first half but managed only two points in the second half, finishing with a team-high 22 points, along with five rebounds and four assists.