Matchup: Seattle Storm vs. Chicago Sky
Scheduled Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025
Venue: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL
Broadcasting: YouTube TV
On Thursday, the Wintrust Arena will host an exciting showdown between the Chicago Sky (7-16) and the Seattle Storm (14-10).
In their previous match, the Seattle Storm suffered a defeat against the Dallas Wings, concluding the game with a score of 87-63. The Storm struggled with a shooting percentage of 30.7% (23 of 75) and managed to convert just 4 of their 21 three-point attempts. However, they excelled from the free-throw line, hitting 13 of 14 for an impressive 92.9% success rate. On the rebounding front, Seattle recorded 34 total rebounds, including 6 offensive boards. They also provided 18 assists, while forcing Dallas into committing 15 turnovers, resulting in 8 steals. Defensively, the Storm allowed Dallas to have a shooting percentage of 45.1% on 32 of 71 attempts, with the Wings accumulating 48 rebounds (9 offensive, 39 defensive) and achieving 7 blocks during the game. The Wings converted 13 of 17 free-throw attempts, resulting in a percentage of 76.5%, along with 10 successful three-pointers out of 23 attempts.
A standout performance came from Nneka Ogwumike, who scored 22 points with a shooting efficiency of 52.6% (10 of 19). She played for 26 minutes and contributed 2 rebounds, though she did not register an assist.
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As they approach this clash, Seattle holds a record of 14-10 for the current season. They average 11.9 turnovers per game and commit approximately 17.3 personal fouls. The team is bringing down an average of 31.2 rebounds per game and has accumulated 500 assists this season, positioning them as the second-best team in assist statistics in the league. The Storm’s shooting statistics are also noteworthy, making 33.4% of their three-point attempts (177 of 530) and achieving a free-throw success rate of 77.7%. They score an average of 80.2 points per game, ranking them 9th in the league, and boast a field goal percentage of 44.1%. On defense, the Storm force 14.7 turnovers and draw 17.0 personal fouls per game. They rank 8th in the WNBA for assists allowed, having let up 454. Opponents shoot at a field goal rate of 43.3% against them, and they concede 36.0 rebounds per game while limiting opponents to a 32.9% shooting rate from beyond the arc. Notably, the Storm rank 3rd in the league for points per game allowed, at 78.5.
In their last outing, the Chicago Sky faced the Minnesota Lynx and lost by a score of 91-68. During the game, they secured 24 defensive rebounds alongside 12 offensive boards for a combined total of 36. However, the Sky turned the ball over 21 times while recording 6 steals. The Lynx committed 15 fouls, allowing the Sky to attempt 16 free throws, of which they converted 13, resulting in an 81.3% success rate. From the three-point range, Chicago hit 7 of 16 attempts (43.8%). Overall, the Sky finished the game shooting 39.3% (24 for 61). Conversely, they allowed the Lynx to shoot 44.3% (31 of 70), including 9 of 29 from three-point range (31.0%). Chicago also made 20 of their 24 free-throw attempts (83.3%) and conceded 31 rebounds to Minnesota (10 offensive).
Kia Nurse was notable for the Sky, scoring 16 points on 5 of 10 shooting (50.0%) while grabbing 8 rebounds during her 33 minutes of play, along with 1 assist.
Currently, Chicago has a win-loss record of 7-16 for the season. They have amassed a total of 1,784 points this year, averaging 77.6 points per game, and gather 36.6 rebounds each contest. The Sky average 19.0 personal fouls per game and have a free-throw success rate of 76.9%. Offensively, they shoot 42.0% from the field, ranking 9th in the league. Their assist average stands at 19.0 (9th in the WNBA), coupled with 15.8 turnovers per game. Defensively, Chicago ranks 11th in points per game allowed, giving up an average of 86.5. They allow 21.3 assists and 33.8 rebounds per game, ranking 11th and 5th in the WNBA, respectively. The Sky’s defense permits 36.8% shooting from three-point range and opponents are hitting 73.3% of their free throws. They generate 12.0 turnovers per game, allowing teams to shoot at a rate of 44.5% from the field (10th overall).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s WNBA game against the spread?
Josh Schonwald’s Prediction: Select Seattle
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