{
  "id": 4535231,
  "title": "Rae Burrell, Jordan Horston start in Los Angeles-Seattle WNBA game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/rae-burrell-jordan-horston-start-in-los-angeles-seattle-wnba-game",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T00:35:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rae-burrell-jordan-horston-start-003511431.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling WNBA matchup at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington, the Los Angeles Sparks emerged victorious over the Seattle Storm with a final score of 90-74. The game drew a crowd of 14,200 enthusiastic fans.\n\nFor the Sparks, former Tennessee women's basketball player Rae Burrell made an immediate impact, starting the game and playing 28 minutes of action. Burrell's impressive performance was on full display, as she contributed 22 points, four rebounds, three assists, and a steal to the team's total. Her shooting accuracy was noteworthy too, as she made 7 out of 18 field goal attempts and 8 of 8 free throws.\n\nMeanwhile, for the Storm, former Lady Vol Jordan Horston also started the game and played 13 minutes. Horston recorded three points, four rebounds, two steals, and an assist for the Storm. Her shooting efficiency was slightly lower, with 1 successful field goal attempt out of 4 and 1 free throw attempt out of 2.\n\nNneka Ogwumike from the Sparks stood out as the top scorer of the game, tallying 23 points. She also recorded a double-double with 12 assists, showcasing her versatile playmaking abilities. Cameron Brink finished with 11 points and five rebounds for the Sparks, contributing significantly to her team's success.\n\nOn the Seattle side, Flau Jae Johnson led the Storm with 19 points, while Dominique Malonga contributed a double-double with 17 points and 15 rebounds. Malonga also added three assists and two blocks to her performance.\n\nThe game showcased the skills and talents of several players from both teams, making for an exciting and competitive WNBA matchup.",
  "summary": "Two former Lady Vols start in Los Angeles-Seattle WNBA game.",
  "key_points": [
    "Los Angeles Sparks defeat Seattle Storm 90-74",
    "Rae Burrell starts, scores 22 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists",
    "Jordan Horston starts for Storm, scores 3 points, 4 rebounds"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The strong performances by Rae Burrell and Nneka Ogwumike propel the Sparks to victory, highlighting the team's depth and versatility in a convincing win over the Storm.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}