Seattle Storm Dominates Connecticut Sun, Zia Cooke Shines in Career-High Performance The Seattle Storm secured a decisive victory over the Connecticut Sun, winning 77-59. Zia Cooke led the Storm with a career-high 25 points, scoring 16 in the first half alone. Rookie Flau’jae Johnson also had a standout game, posting season-best numbers with 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. The Storm avenged a recent loss to the Sun, turning the game around after trailing by 2 in the first quarter. They took a 9-point lead by halftime, with Cooke outscoring the entire Sun team in the second quarter. Despite a Sun comeback attempt in the fourth, Cooke and Johnson sealed the win with a free throw and a three-pointer, respectively. The Storm played with a depleted roster, missing Dominique Malonga and Ezi Magbegor, and recently drafted Awa Fam. They signed Joyner Holmes earlier in the day, who contributed with 5 rebounds and 3 blocks. The Storm appears to be finding their form, with their rookie class making a strong impression. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/289540d267621861

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