Seattle Storm snap 11-game losing streak with a 99-88 victory over the New York Liberty

Flau’jae Johnson scored a career-high 28 points, leading the Seattle Storm to a 99-88 victory over the New York Liberty, ending an 11-game losing streak. Dominique Malonga made history as the youngest WNBA player to reach 500 career points and also achieved her second consecutive double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Seattle, now 4-15, maintained a lead throughout the game, despite a late rally by New York. Jade Melbourne added 18 points, Awa Fam scored 15, and Natisha Hiedman surpassed 2,000 career points with 11 points in the game. Jonquel Jones led the Liberty with 26 points, while Leonie Fiebich and Sabrina Ionescu contributed 19 and 14 points, respectively. This victory marked Seattle’s first win since May 24. QUESTION: How might breaking a losing streak impact a team’s morale and performance in future games?