Storm rout Sun 79-57 to win inaugural Commissioner's Cup

Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird holds the champions trophy after the Commissioner's Cup WNBA basketball game against the Connecticut Sun, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Seattle Storm forward Breanna Stewart (30) passes the ball as Connecticut Sun guard Briann January (20) defends during the first half of the Commissioner's Cup WNBA basketball game, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Seattle Storm forward Breanna Stewart holds the MVP trophy after the Commissioner's Cup WNBA basketball game against the Connecticut Sun, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Seattle Storm guard Jordin Canada (21) shoots as Connecticut Sun guard Jasmine Thomas (5) defends during the first half of the Commissioner's Cup WNBA basketball game Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Seattle Storm center Ezi Magbegor (13) shoots over Connecticut Sun forward Beatrice Mompremier (1) during the first half of the Commissioner's Cup WNBA basketball game, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd passes the ball during the first half against the Connecticut Sun in the Commissioner's Cup WNBA basketball game Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Seattle Storm forward Breanna Stewart (30) drives as Connecticut Sun guard Natisha Hiedeman (2) and forward Jonquel Jones (35) defend during the first half of the Commissioner's Cup WNBA basketball game, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Seattle Storm center Mercedes Russell (2) shoots over Connecticut Sun forward Brionna Jones (42) during the first half of the Commissioner's Cup WNBA basketball game Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner (24) reacts toward= a referee after a turnover during the first half of the Commissioner's Cup WNBA basketball game against the Seattle Storm, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Connecticut Sun guard Jasmine Thomas (5) knocks the ball away from Seattle Storm guard Jordin Canada (21) during the first half of the Commissioner's Cup WNBA basketball game, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)