Three-time league MVP Lauren Jackson scored nine of her 14 points in the third quarter to help lead the Storm past the Tulsa Shock, 74-57, at KeyArena on Thursday night for Seattle’s third straight win since her return from a hip injury.
“When you have the best player in the world on your team, it makes a big difference,” Storm guard Tanisha Wright said. “She 100 percent opens up a lot of different opportunities for each and every player on the floor.”
Wright scored 12 points, Camille Little had 10 and Swin Cash nine for Seattle (16-12). Jackson and Sue Bird sat out the fourth quarter as the Storm held a comfortable lead. Jackson played 15 minutes.
Tiffany Jackson and former Storm star Sheryl Swoopes each scored 12 points and Amber Holt had 10 for Tulsa (1-25), which extended its WNBA record to 20 consecutive losses.
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