What happened: Guard Natasha Cloud helped seal the home victory at Wintrust Arena after sinking a clutch shot in the final two minutes. Flau'jae Johnson finished as the game-high scorer with 25 points, six rebounds, and four assists in the loss.
Why it matters: The win snaps a three-game losing streak for Chicago, which entered the contest at 1-6 while averaging 80.1 points per game and allowing 92.4. Seattle extended its losing skid after entering the afternoon matchup at 0-7 overall, where the team averaged 73.0 points per contest while allowing 87.9.
By the numbers: Azura Stevens logged 20 points, eight rebounds, and four assists, while Sydney Taylor recorded 17 points, five rebounds, and zero assists.
What to watch: League action continues when the Portland Fire visit the Washington Mystics on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET at CareFirst Arena. Meanwhile, Chicago management will weigh potential roster moves as a rebuilding club ahead of the WNBA's August trade deadline.