The Seattle Storm defeated the Toronto Tempo 90-78 on August 26, 2026, breaking a pattern of blown halftime leads and avoiding a season sweep by their opponents, according to game coverage from Cascadia Sports. Flau’jae Johnson led Seattle with 20 points, helping the Storm secure momentum ahead of their final five games of the regular season.
How Seattle Overcame Early Deficits Against Toronto
Seattle grabbed an early 23-19 advantage after a late 6-3 run in the first quarter, according to the Cascadia Sports report. Toronto responded strongly in the second frame, outscoring the Storm 16-6 to build a 35-29 lead with roughly six minutes remaining in the half. Seattle answered immediately with a seven-point run capped by a three-pointer from Flau’jae Johnson to reclaim a 36-35 edge. A late three-pointer from Awa Fam with less than four seconds left on the clock sent the Storm into halftime ahead 43-42.
Second-Half Adjustments Secure the Win
Toronto seized a 54-49 lead during the opening four minutes of the third quarter. Seattle battled back when Fam hit two free throws to knot the score at 57-57, then added a deep three-pointer off an assist from Katie Lou Samuelson to stretch the advantage to 6. According to Cascadia Sports, the Storm maintained that edge, entering the fourth quarter up 64-61 and never relinquishing the lead.
Did You Know? The Seattle Storm avoided a regular-season sweep by the Toronto Tempo thanks to 26 points in the fourth quarter that pushed the final margin to 90-78.
Standout Player Performances
Flau’jae Johnson paced Seattle’s scoring effort with 20 points, while Dominique Malonga contributed 18 points and grabbed a team-high 7 rebounds. Jade Melbourne added 16 points, 6 boards, and 7 assists. Off the bench, Katie Lou Samuelson chipped in 8 points and 6 rebounds. For Toronto, Kiki Rice led all scorers with 24 points, according to Cascadia Sports.
Upcoming Schedule and Standings Context
With the victory, the Storm head into their final five games of the year carrying renewed momentum. Seattle returns home to host Los Angeles on Sunday. Meanwhile, Toronto travels next to face Las Vegas as the Tempo look to rebound from a 12-point loss.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was the leading scorer for the Seattle Storm against Toronto?
Flau’jae Johnson led Seattle with 20 points in the 90-78 victory.
What was the final score of the Seattle Storm and Toronto Tempo game?
The Seattle Storm defeated the Toronto Tempo 90-78 on August 26, 2026.
Who led the Toronto Tempo in scoring?
Kiki Rice led Toronto with 24 points, according to Cascadia Sports.
Who does Seattle play next?
The Storm return home to host Los Angeles on Sunday.
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