- Matchup: Chicago Sky vs Seattle Storm
- Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
- Venue: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
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The Seattle Storm, holding a record of 7-28, are set to face off against the Chicago Sky (12-22) at Climate Pledge Arena this Sunday.
In their previous outing, the Chicago Sky faced the Golden State Valkyries and suffered a defeat, closing the game at 91-71. The Sky managed a field goal percentage of 42.9% (27 of 63) and hit 6 of 19 from beyond the arc. At the foul line, Chicago converted 11 of 15, achieving a success rate of 73.3%. On the rebounding front, they totaled 29 boards, including 7 offensive rebounds. Additionally, the Sky provided 19 assists, forced 13 turnovers, and made 10 steals. On defense, Chicago allowed their opponents to shoot 50.8%, with Golden State making 32 of 63 attempts. Golden State recorded 8 assists and 16 steals during the contest, alongside grabbing 30 total boards (8 offensive, 22 defensive) and blocking 3 shots. The Valkyries ended the game with an impressive 79.2% from the free throw line, making 19 of 24 attempts, and converted 8 of 21 three-point shots.
Kamilla Cardoso made a notable impact in this match. She finished with 20 points, shooting 7 of 13, while playing 22 minutes and securing 6 rebounds. Cardoso’s accuracy from the field was an impressive 53.8%, and she tallied 1 assist.
The Chicago Sky enter this matchup with a season record of 12-22. They have been shooting 32.5% from three-point range (254 of 782) and hold a free throw percentage of 76.4%. Averaging 87.7 points per game, they rank 8th in the league while maintaining a 44.6% field goal percentage. Chicago averages 12.6 turnovers and is committing 21.3 fouls per game. Collectively, the Sky secure 32.7 rebounds per game and have recorded a total of 731 assists this season, placing them 5th in the league in assists. On the defensive end, they force 13.3 turnovers per game and draw 20.1 fouls while allowing an average of 90.2 points (ranking 11th in the league). The Sky concede a shooting percentage of 44.8% (451 of 683) and give up 36.9 rebounds each game. Furthermore, they rank 7th in the WNBA for assists allowed, having surrendered 686 assists this season.
In their last match, the Seattle Storm triumphed over the Chicago Sky by a score of 97-88. The Storm collected 27 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive boards, totaling 36. They committed 14 turnovers but managed to secure 9 steals during the game. The Sky were called for 22 fouls, resulting in 28 free throw attempts for the Storm, of which 25 were successful (89.3%). Seattle shot 38.1% from three-point range, sinking 8 of 21 attempts. Overall, the Storm achieved a field goal percentage of 45.1%, making 32 out of 71 shots. The Storm allowed the Sky to convert 30 of their 72 shots, leading to a shooting percentage of 41.7%, and permitted Chicago to hit 30% from three-point territory with 6 of 20 successful attempts, while finishing with 22 of 28 from the free throw line (78.6%). Seattle allowed Chicago to grab 35 rebounds in total (13 offensive).
Dominique Malonga was crucial for the Storm, recording 26 points on 9 of 14 shooting, with a remarkable field goal percentage of 64.3%, along with 10 rebounds and 1 assist in her 30 minutes of play.
Seattle currently holds a record of 7-28 for the season. The Storm have scored a total of 2,918 points this season (averaging 83.4 per game) and collect 33.4 rebounds on average. The team commits 20.1 fouls per game and connects on 79.5% from the foul line. Offensively, they shoot 43.5% from the field, ranking 13th in the WNBA. Their average for assists is 19.3 per game (12th in the league), while averaging 14.1 turnovers each contest. On defense, they rank 10th in points allowed per game with an average of 88.6. Seattle’s defense permits 31.8% on three-point attempts (301 of 947), and their opponents convert 83.0% of free throw attempts. The Storm concede an average of 20.8 assists and 35.5 rebounds per game, ranking 10th and 14th respectively in the WNBA. They force their opponents into 12.5 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot at a 43.6% efficiency from the floor, placing them 4th in the league.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s WNBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Chicago
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