On July 13, in a regular WNBA game, the Storm defeated the Lynx 91-63 at home, avoiding consecutive losses. In this match, the Lynx started well, but as the game progressed, the Storm gradually took control. They went on an 11-0 run in the second quarter that forced the Lynx to take a timeout, quickly widening the gap to double digits. Despite the Lynx’s best efforts to catch up, the Storm didn’t give them any chances. In the final quarter, Whitcomb hit three consecutive three-pointers for the Storm, further expanding the lead, leaving the Lynx with no chance of a comeback.
In this game, Ogunmike was in exceptional form. She played 24 minutes and 26 seconds as a starter, shooting 10 out of 14 from the field, including 1 out of 2 from beyond the arc, and made all five of her free throws, scoring the second-highest total points of the game and the highest on her team with 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists. She also had 1 turnover and 1 foul, with a plus-minus rating of +14. A total of five players on the Storm scored in double figures. Lloyd had an average day, going 5 out of 13 from the field, missing all four of her three-point attempts, and making four out of five free throws to finish with 14 points, 5 assists, and 2 rebounds. Magbegor and Smith each scored 10 points, with Smith contributing 12 assists. Coming off the bench, Whitcomb hit four three-pointers to help seal the game, finishing with 14 points. Nine out of ten players who entered the court for the Storm scored, indicating a strong overall performance.