The Storm had another slow start, but again took over after the break, overcoming the Monarchs in Seattle.

Swoopes and Griffith looked focused but clearly past their primes; Her Majesty shot 3-13. Swin Cash, on the other hand, didn't start but looked great.

So did Katie Gearlds (3-3 from long range), whose late hits sealed the deal for her team. "That's what I get paid to do," she said.