What happened: Phoenix defeated Seattle 93-73 in their WNBA Pride matchup carried on ABC. During the game, the league's official account singled out rookie Flau'jae Johnson, praising her ballhandling on a drive to the basket.

Why it matters: The result pushed Phoenix forward in the standings while Seattle stayed winless at 0-5. Johnson, the only 2026 WNBA first-year player with multiple double-doubles, continues to draw outsized league attention even in a lopsided loss for her side of the matchup.

What to watch: Seattle, now 0-5, keeps searching for its first win of the season, while Johnson's steady production keeps her among the league's most-watched rookies.