July 20, 2002

Houston Comets Stole the win away from Seattle Storm in front of a sold out crowds at Key Arena.

It was one of the most dissapointing lost for the Seattle Storm this season. Sue Bird Bobbleheads night attracted more than 9000 fans, and she complemented it with a high 21 points of the game. Everyone had been waiting for this moment where the Storm is up by 1 point and possesses the ball with 16 seconds left on the shot clock. The crowds went wild, on their feet waiting for a big celebration of breaking the franchise record of 11 wins in one season. Unfortunately, one call changed the whole outcome as the star of the night, Sue Bird lost possession of the ball to Sheryl Swoopes and called for the foul. The players, coaches and crowds were stunned as the Comets added one point to tie the game at 54-54 and had control of the ball! Janeth Arcain came out big at crunch time and made the jump shot to give her team a 2-points lead with 1.4 seconds left. Hopes were still pretty much alive, but Lauren Jackson missed her shot as the buzzer went off. Heartbreaking losses like tonight should be a great lesson for this young team as they progresses to a better outlook in the future.