Matchup: Chicago Sky vs. Seattle Storm
Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025
Venue: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA
Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
The Seattle Storm (20-19) will take on the Chicago Sky (9-28) at Climate Pledge Arena this Saturday.
In their previous game, the Chicago Sky battled against the Las Vegas Aces but fell short, ending the match at 79-74. Chicago finished the game with a field goal percentage of 38.5% (25 of 65) and struggled from three-point range, hitting only 5 of 18 attempts. At the charity stripe, the Sky excelled, converting 19 out of 23 free throws for an impressive 82.6%. In terms of rebounding, Chicago secured 42 boards, including 10 offensive rebounds. The team also provided 20 assists, forced 12 turnovers, and registered 4 steals. Defensively, Chicago allowed their opponents to shoot 44.8%, making 30 out of 67 attempts. Las Vegas collected 4 assists and tallied 9 steals in this match. Additionally, the Aces recorded 24 rebounds (4 offensive, 20 defensive) and blocked 8 shots. Las Vegas shot 80.0% from the free throw line, sinking 8 of their 10 attempts, and made 11 of 23 three-point shots.
Ariel Atkins was a key player in this game, contributing significantly with 30 points on 10 of 18 shooting. She played 34 minutes and added 4 rebounds, achieving 55.6% shooting from the field while also dishing out 7 assists.
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The Chicago Sky comes into this contest with a record of 9-28 for the season. They average 15.4 turnovers per game and commit 18.1 fouls per outing. As a team, the Sky retrieves 35.9 rebounds per game and has dished out 714 assists this year, ranking 11th in the WNBA for assists. They are shooting 32.9% from beyond the arc (251 of 763) and 76.2% at the free-throw line. The Sky averages 75.9 points per game, placing them 13th in the league, with a shooting percentage of 42.2%. On the defensive side, Chicago forces their opponents into 11.2 turnovers per game while committing 16.5 fouls. They are ranked 9th in allowing assists with 789 given up this year, have a shooting defense percentage of 45.1%, and yield an average of 33.2 rebounds. Opponents are shooting 37.1% from three-point territory against them, ranking the Sky 11th in the league for points allowed per game (86.2).
In their last outing, the Seattle Storm faced a defeat against the Indiana Fever, finishing with a score of 95-75. Seattle managed to grab 21 rebounds in total, comprising 18 defensive and 3 offensive boards. They turned the ball over 13 times and secured 6 steals. The Fever were assessed 13 fouls, awarding the Storm 15 free throw opportunities, of which they converted 11 for a 73.3% success rate. From three-point range, Seattle made 6 out of 17 attempts (35.3%). Overall, the Storm shot 29 of 61 from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 47.5%. The Storm’s defense allowed the Fever to connect on 36 of 71 field goal attempts, equating to 50.7% for the game. Additionally, Indiana shot 41.2% from three-point range, making 7 of 17, and finished hitting 16 of 20 free throws (80.0%). In terms of rebounding defense, Seattle allowed Indiana to collect 42 rebounds (12 offensive).
Nneka Ogwumike was a standout for the Storm, scoring 17 points on 7 of 11 shooting (63.6%) and pulling down 2 rebounds in her 26 minutes on the court, though she did not register any assists.
Seattle holds a record of 20-19 this season. They have scored a total of 3,207 points, averaging 82.2 points per game while securing 31.1 rebounds per outing. The Storm commits 17.1 fouls per game and has an impressive free throw percentage of 76.7%. In terms of offensive efficiency, Seattle ranks 5th in the league with a shooting percentage of 45.3%. Their assist average per game stands at 21.5, placing them 3rd in the WNBA, and they average 11.6 turnovers per game. On defense, Seattle is ranked 5th for points allowed per game at 80.2. They concede 33.7% shooting from beyond the arc and opponents are converting 79.6% of their free throw attempts. Seattle yields 19.5 assists and 35.9 rebounds each game, ranking 5th and 12th in those categories, respectively. Furthermore, they force an average of 14.9 turnovers per game and restrict opponents to a shooting percentage of 44.1% (7th in the league).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s WNBA face-off against the spread?
Tony Sink’s Prediction: Back Chicago
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