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Breanna Stewart scores 23 points, Storm rout Sparks 106-69

Seattle Storm v Los Angeles Sparks LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 07: Breanna Stewart #30 of the Seattle Storm handles the ball in the first half ahead of Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena on July 07, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) (Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES — Breanna Stewart scored 19 of her 23 points in the first half and the Seattle Storm routed the Los Angeles Sparks 106-69 on Thursday night.

Tina Charles added 18 points for Seattle (15-8). Jewell Loyd had 16 points and seven assists, and Ezi Magbegor finished with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Lexie Brown had 16 points for Los Angeles (10-12).

The Sparks had won three in a row.

The Storm shot 64.6% overall (42 of 65) and made 8 of 17 from 3-point range — three by Stewart.

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