- Matchup: Minnesota Lynx vs Seattle Storm
- Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
- Venue: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
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On Wednesday, the Seattle Storm (6-22) will compete against the Minnesota Lynx (21-6) at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.
In their previous encounter, the Minnesota Lynx triumphed over the Seattle Storm, concluding with a close score of 105-102. Minnesota achieved a field goal percentage of 48.7% by making 37 of 76 attempts and successfully converting 10 of 24 three-pointers. At the free-throw line, the Lynx were impressive, hitting 21 of 22 shots for a remarkable 95.5%. In terms of rebounds, they secured 34, with 8 offensive boards included. Minnesota also showcased excellent passing with 29 assists, while forcing Seattle into 10 turnovers and recording 6 steals. Defensively, the Lynx allowed Seattle to shoot at 50.0%, converting 35 of 70 attempts. Seattle tallied 9 assists and achieved 7 steals during the match, while gathering 33 rebounds (9 offensive, 24 defensive) and blocking 2 shots. Seattle finished with a free-throw shooting percentage of 86.4%, sinking 19 of 22 attempts, and made 13 out of 28 three-point shots.
Kayla McBride was a standout performer in this matchup, scoring 33 points on 9 of 16 shooting. McBride played for 32 minutes and grabbed 2 rebounds, finishing with a field goal percentage of 56.3%, but did not record any assists.
The Minnesota Lynx head into this contest with a 21-6 record for the season. They are shooting 37.9% from beyond the arc (230 of 607) and boasting an impressive free-throw percentage of 80.9%. The Lynx are averaging 91.7 points per game, ranking 2nd in the league, while maintaining a field goal shooting percentage of 48.4%. They average 12.9 turnovers per game and commit 18.9 fouls per outing. Minnesota is averaging 35.4 rebounds per game and has recorded 579 assists this season, placing them second in the league. On the defensive end, they force 14.6 turnovers per game while averaging 17.4 personal fouls. The Lynx allow a shooting percentage of 42.2% (393 of 469) and concede an average of 32.5 rebounds per game. Currently, they rank 10th in terms of assists allowed, having surrendered 543 this season. Opponents are shooting 32.9% from three-point range against them, and they rank 3rd in the league in points allowed per game, giving up an average of 83.1 points.
In their recent game, the Seattle Storm faced defeat against the Minnesota Lynx, falling 105-102. Seattle collected 22 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive boards for a total of 32 rebounds. The Storm turned the ball over 15 times while managing to secure 4 steals during the game. The Lynx committed 18 fouls, sending the Storm to the free-throw line for 22 attempts, of which they converted 19 for an accuracy of 86.4%. In three-point shooting, Seattle made 13 of 28 attempts (46.4%). The Storm finished the game shooting 50.0% from the field, hitting 35 of 70 tries, while allowing the Lynx to shoot 48.7% overall. Seattle’s final stats included 21 of 22 in free throws (95.5%) and they surrendered a total of 35 rebounds to Minnesota, including 11 offensive boards.
Flau’jae Johnson played a key role for the Storm, shooting 7 of 11 for 63.6%, along with 1 rebound. She accumulated a total of 26 points during her 29 minutes on the court and contributed 1 assist.
This season, Seattle has struggled with a 6-22 record. They have accumulated a total of 2,299 points this year, averaging 82.1 points per game, and they pull down 33.4 boards per game. The Storm average 20.2 personal fouls per game and shoot 79.4% from the charity stripe. As an offensive unit, they hit 43.5% of their field goal attempts, ranking 13th in the league. Seattle averages 19.3 assists per game (11th in the WNBA) and turns the ball over 14.6 times per game. Defensively, the Storm rank 10th in points per game allowed, with an average of 87.1. They force 12.6 turnovers on average and allow opponents a shooting percentage of 43.1% (4th in the league). Their defense permits 30.1% shooting from three-point range (227 of 755) and allows opponents an 81.9% free-throw success rate. They give up an average of 20.5 assists and 35.6 rebounds per game, ranking 10th and 13th in these categories, respectively.
Who will prevail in tonight’s WNBA action against the spread?
Prediction: Select Seattle
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