Matchup: Los Angeles Sparks vs Seattle Storm
Event Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
Venue: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
Broadcast: YouTube TV
The Seattle Storm (16-11) will take the court against the Los Angeles Sparks (11-15) this Friday at Climate Pledge Arena.
In their recent matchup, the Los Angeles Sparks faced off against the Las Vegas Aces, suffering a defeat with a final score of 89-74. The Sparks recorded a field goal percentage of 37.7% (26 out of 69) and managed to convert only 4 of their 24 three-point attempts. At the charity stripe, Los Angeles excelled, hitting 18 of 19 shots for an impressive 94.7%. On the boards, they secured 34 rebounds, including 8 offensive rebounds, and tallied 16 assists. They forced 13 turnovers from their opponents and made 5 steals. On the defensive end, the Sparks allowed Las Vegas to shoot 46.2% from the floor, as the Aces hit 36 of 78 attempts. Las Vegas also recorded 12 assists and 13 steals, while grabbing 36 rebounds (12 offensive, 24 defensive) and achieving 6 blocks. Remarkably, Las Vegas was perfect from the free-throw line, converting all 8 attempts, and managed 9 of 32 from beyond the arc.
Kelsey Plum shined in this contest, scoring 22 points on 6 of 16 shooting. She played for 37 minutes, grabbed 5 rebounds, shot 37.5% from the field, and dished out 8 assists.
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The Los Angeles Sparks enter this game with a season record of 11-15. They average 14.9 turnovers per game and commit 18.4 fouls. As a collective unit, Los Angeles averages 33.1 rebounds per game and has made 530 assists, ranking 8th in the league for passing efficiency. The Sparks shoot 35.0% from three-point range (225 out of 643) and 75.0% from the free-throw line. They are scoring an average of 84.6 points per game (4th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 45.5% from the field. Defensively, they force 13.0 turnovers and commit 19.4 fouls per game. Opponents shoot 33.9% from beyond the arc against them, while Los Angeles ranks 11th in allowing points per game at 87.3. Their defensive field goal percentage is 45.2% (337 of 504) and they allow 33.0 rebounds per game, ranking 10th in assists surrendered with 552.
In their last outing, the Seattle Storm secured a commanding victory against the Connecticut Sun, winning 101-85. Seattle grabbed a total of 37 rebounds (34 defensive and 3 offensive) and recorded 15 turnovers, while nabbing 7 steals. The Sun committed 15 fouls, sending the Storm to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 8 attempts for 80.0%. Seattle was efficient from long-range, hitting 9 of 20 shots (45.0%). Overall, the Storm finished with a shooting percentage of 60.9%, making 42 of 69 attempts. Defensively, they held the Sun to 27 of 67 shooting (40.3%) and allowed them to shoot 47.1% from three-point territory, while the Storm excelled at the free-throw line, making 23 of 26 attempts (88.5%). In terms of rebounding, Seattle allowed Connecticut just 26 total rebounds, with 3 being offensive.
Nneka Ogwumike played a pivotal role for the Storm, scoring 26 points on 11 of 13 shooting for a remarkable 84.6% shooting percentage, alongside 3 rebounds and 3 assists in her 19 minutes on the floor.
Seattle boasts a record of 16-11 this season. Offensively, the Storm ranks 5th in shooting percentage at 44.6%. They have scored a total of 2,178 points this season (80.7 points per game), averaging 31.6 rebounds per game. Their assist rate stands at 21.1 per contest (3rd in the league), while they average 12.0 turnovers per game. Seattle commits 17.4 fouls per game and has a free-throw percentage of 77.9%. Defensively, they rank 2nd in PPG allowed, giving up 77.6 points per game. The Storm force 14.9 turnovers per game and limit opponents to a field goal percentage of 42.9% (6th in the league). They also allow 32.6% from three-point range (190 of 583) while opponents hit 79.3% of their free throws. Additionally, they give up 18.8 assists and 35.8 rebounds per game, ranking 4th and 11th, respectively.
Who will prevail in this WNBA contest against the spread?
Josh Schonwald’s Prediction: Back Los Angeles
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