"Minneapolis Lynx's 21-point lead gets eliminated by Seattle Storm, resulting in their victory"

The Seattle Storm have been on a roll since the All-Star break, and their momentum continued on Wednesday night as they defeated the league-leading Minnesota Lynx with a thrilling 93-79 victory.

The Storm began the game strongly, but were outscored 46-33 in the first half, leaving them trailing by 13 points at the break. However, Seattle showed their resilience in the second half, outscoring the Lynx 34-17 in the third quarter to take control of the game.

Brittney Sykes made a crucial free throw to give Seattle its first lead since the opening minutes at 64-63, and the Storm never relinquished control from there. They went on to extend their lead to 86-76 with 4:27 remaining, and a dagger three-pointer from Gabby Williams sealed the deal, putting the Storm up 91-77 with 1:29 left.

The Storm's win was significant, as it was a possible first-round playoff preview. The team made a season-high 16 three-pointers in the game, and their defense was stellar, particularly in the second half, where they shut down Minnesota. Ezi Magbegor spearheaded the resurgent defense, blocking five shots and breaking the Storm single-season record of 82 that she set last year.

Skylar Diggins led the offensive attack for the Storm, scoring a game-high 23 points, while Erica Wheeler and Ezi Magbegor both came off the bench and added 13 points each. Nneka Ogwumike scored 12 points for Seattle, and Gabby Williams chipped in with 16.

The Lynx were led by McBride, who scored 20 points, Courtney Williams and Napheesa Collier each had 18 points, and Skylar Diggins-Smith added 15. However, it was not enough to overcome the Storm's impressive second-half comeback.

The game was played at Target Center, where the Lynx typically celebrate their postgame victories. However, on this night, it was the Storm who emerged victorious, moving up two spots in the standings into a sixth-place tie with Indiana. The Storm will look to continue their momentum into their regular-season ending four-game homestand that starts Friday against Chicago.

Under the guidance of coach Noelle Quinn, the Storm have shown that they are a force to be reckoned with, and their win over the league-leading Minnesota Lynx is a testament to their determination and skill. The Storm are the only team that's beaten the Lynx twice this season, and they will be looking to repeat that success in the playoffs.

"Minneapolis Lynx's 21-point lead gets eliminated by Seattle Storm, resulting in their victory"