Matchup: Seattle Storm vs. Washington Mystics
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Venue: CareFirst Arena, Washington, DC
Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
This weekend, the Seattle Storm (14-10) travel to CareFirst Arena to challenge the Washington Mystics (11-12).
In their previous game, the Seattle Storm suffered a defeat against the Dallas Wings, with a final score of 87-63. The Storm recorded a shooting percentage of 30.7% (23 of 75) and managed to convert just 4 out of 21 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they excelled, hitting 13 of 14 for an impressive 92.9%. On the boards, Seattle collected 34 rebounds, of which 6 were offensive. They also dished out 18 assists but struggled with 15 turnovers and a total of 8 steals allowed. Defensively, the Storm allowed the Wings to shoot 45.1%, converting 32 out of 71 attempts. Dallas registered 9 assists and 6 steals as well while grabbing 48 rebounds (9 offensive, 39 defensive) and recording 7 blocked shots. The Wings finished with a free-throw shooting percentage of 76.5%, going 13 of 17 from the line, along with 10 of 23 from three-point range.
Nneka Ogwumike was a standout performer in this game, contributing 22 points on 10 of 19 shooting over 26 minutes and grabbing 2 rebounds. She finished the game with a shooting percentage of 52.6% but did not record any assists.
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The Seattle Storm enter this showdown with a respectable 14-10 record. The team shoots 33.4% from three-point range (177 of 530) and boasts a free-throw percentage of 77.7%. Averaging 80.2 points per game (9th in the league), the Storm hit 44.1% of their field goals. They commit an average of 11.9 turnovers and 17.3 personal fouls per game. On the rebound front, Seattle averages 31.2 boards per game and leads the league with 500 assists so far this season. Defensively, they force opponents into 14.7 turnovers each game and draw 17.0 fouls while allowing only 32.9% shooting from beyond the arc. The Storm rank 4th in points allowed per game with 78.5, and their opponents are shooting 43.3% from the floor (353 of 408), with Seattle conceding an average of 36.0 rebounds per game.
In their last matchup, the Washington Mystics fell to the Los Angeles Sparks, ending with a score of 93-86. The Mystics secured 19 defensive boards and 7 offensive ones, totaling 26 rebounds. They lost possession 15 times but managed to achieve 9 steals. The Sparks committed 20 personal fouls, sending the Mystics to the line 25 times, where they converted 19 for a free-throw percentage of 76.0%. Washington shot 7 of 14 from three-point range (50.0%) and finished 30 of 61 from the field, leading to a conversion rate of 49.2%. On defense, the Mystics allowed the Sparks to achieve 35 of 68 shots from the floor (51.5%) while giving up 41.9% shooting from beyond the arc, conceding 13 of 31 attempts, and allowing 33 rebounds (11 offensive).
Brittney Sykes played a key role for the Mystics, scoring 18 points on 7 of 16 shooting with 3 rebounds in 33 minutes and contributing 5 assists during the game.
Washington currently holds an 11-12 record. The team has scored a total of 1,812 points this season, averaging 78.8 points per game, and they rebound an average of 35.1 times per game. The Mystics commit 19.7 personal fouls per game and have a free-throw percentage of 74.1%. Offensively, Washington is shooting 43.3% from the field, ranking 6th in the WNBA. Their assist average stands at 18.4 per game (11th in the league), with 14.8 turnovers per game. Defensively, the Mystics are positioned 8th in the league, allowing 80.9 points per game. Their opponent shooting from three-point range stands at 30.8% (181 of 587), while free-throw shooting against them is at 79.2%. They allow an average of 18.9 assists and 32.8 rebounds per game, ranking 4th and 1st respectively. Washington generates 13.0 turnovers per game and permits a field-goal percentage of 42.8% (6th in the WNBA).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s WNBA matchup?
Tony Sink’s Prediction: Bet on Seattle
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