Sacramento continued its dominance over Seattle at Arco Arena with a 81-72 win. The Monarchs withstood a late run from the Storm and another injury scare to secure the victory.

Five players scored in double figures for the Monarchs, led by 16 from Kara Lawson. According to Coach Jenny Boucek, the Monarchs "have several clutch shooters and I think our team is tough mentally. They are not afraid of anything. If the game is tight or the team is making a run they are going to stick together. I think that helps us in these types of games. "

Sue Bird stepped up her offensive production for the Storm, in Lauren Jackson's absence and Katie Gearlds broke out of her shooting slump. But it was not enough, as Betty Lennox and Izzy Castro Marques struggled from the floor and Janell Burse struggled against the physical post play.

Jayda Evans says part of the problem with the team is on court chemistry issues.