- Matchup: Washington Mystics vs Seattle Storm
- Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026
- Venue: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
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The Seattle Storm (1-4) will face off against the Washington Mystics (2-2) this Sunday at Climate Pledge Arena.
In their previous game, the Washington Mystics battled against the Dallas Wings, ending with a 92-69 defeat. Washington recorded a shooting percentage of 49.0% (24 out of 49) and successfully made 5 of 12 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they excelled by converting 16 of 20 shots, equating to a robust 80.0%. On the boards, the Mystics racked up 24 rebounds, including 2 offensive grabs. They managed to distribute the ball effectively with 16 assists while forcing 8 turnovers from their opponent and tallying 3 steals. Defensively, Washington allowed the Wings to shoot 47.1% from the field (33 of 70). Dallas, in contrast, recorded 11 assists, achieved 10 steals, collected 31 rebounds (11 offensive, 20 defensive), and had 1 block. They boasted an 88.2% success rate from the free-throw line, hitting 15 of their 17 attempts, and converted 11 of their 24 three-point shots.
Shakira Austin shone in this matchup, scoring 12 points on 5 out of 10 shooting, while also contributing 4 rebounds in her 26 minutes on the court. She finished the game with a shooting rate of 50.0% from the field, along with 1 assist.
Washington approaches this matchup with a 2-2 record this season. They are averaging 17.3 turnovers and committing 25.0 fouls per game. As a collective unit, the Mystics are securing 38.5 rebounds and have tallied 72 assists thus far, ranking 14th in the WNBA for passing. Their three-point shooting stands at 26.9% (21 of 78) and they convert 71.7% from the charity stripe. Washington averages 83.5 points per game, positioned 13th in the league, while maintaining a shooting percentage of 46.4% from the floor. Defensively, they force 12.5 turnovers and draw 25.5 personal fouls, ranking 3rd in the league for assists allowed with a total of 82. The Mystics permit opposing teams a shooting percentage of 40.5% (50 of 102) and yield 32.8 rebounds per game, along with a 35.6% three-point shooting rate, placing them 12th in the WNBA for points allowed (89.3).
In their last outing, the Seattle Storm suffered a tight loss, falling 80-78 to the Connecticut Sun. They managed to secure 21 defensive and 5 offensive rebounds, bringing their total to 26 for the game. However, the Storm also turned the ball over 14 times while snagging 8 steals. The Sun committed 19 fouls, allowing Seattle to attempt 25 free throws, of which they converted 22 for an impressive 88.0% success rate. From the perimeter, the Storm hit 6 of 23 three-point attempts (26.1%) and shot 39.7% overall, with 25 successful field goals out of 63 attempts. The Sun, on the other hand, shot 44.4% from the field (32 of 72) and finished 25.0% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 out of 20 attempts. Seattle allowed Connecticut to grab 38 total rebounds, including 11 offensive rebounds.
Natisha Hiedeman was a standout performer for the Storm, hitting 8 of 18 shots for a 44.4% shooting percentage, amassing 20 points in 30 minutes, along with 1 rebound and 5 assists in the game.
Seattle currently holds a 1-4 record this season. The Storm commit an average of 20.4 personal fouls per game and convert 77.5% of their free throws. They record 16.0 assists per game (15th in the league) while averaging 13.8 turnovers. The Storm have accumulated 398 points this season, averaging 79.6 points per game, and they secure only 30.2 rebounds per matchup. Offensively, the Storm shoot 41.1% from the field, positioning them 12th league-wide. Defensively, they rank 6th in points allowed per game with 85.6. Seattle forces an average of 13.0 turnovers and allows opposing teams to shoot 43.1% from the floor (7th in the WNBA). They give up 33.8% shooting from three-point range and permit 77.2% from the free-throw line. Their defensive stats show they surrender 19.4 assists and 37.0 total rebounds per game, ranking 7th and 15th in the WNBA respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s WNBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Washington
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