Storm eliminated from playoff contention after Mystics beat Dream
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 4:35 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Seattle Storm's playoff hopes ended when the Washington Mystics defeated the Atlanta Dream 79-74 on August 7. Although the Storm did not play, the Mystics' win removed Seattle from postseason contention due to the standings. Seattle struggled throughout the season, experiencing multiple lengthy losing streaks. With elimination confirmed, the Storm's focus shifts to player development and preparing for the offseason, aiming to build for the future.
- •Storm are officially eliminated from playoff contention as of August 7.
- •Mystics' win over Dream mathematically removed Seattle from postseason race.
- •Storm struggled throughout the season, often sitting at the bottom of standings.
- •Focus shifts to player development in the offseason for Seattle.
- •Dominique Malonga emerged as a key young player for the Storm.
- 4:35 AMYahoo Sports — Storm eliminated from playoff contention after 74-79 Dream loss to Mystics
"The Storm's season ended without them even taking the court, eliminated by a Mystics team that has quietly turned its own rebuild around.
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