- Matchup: Seattle Storm vs Minnesota Lynx
- Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
- Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
- Broadcast: ABC
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On Saturday, the Minnesota Lynx (7-2) will face off against the Seattle Storm (3-8) at the Target Center.
In their latest matchup, the Seattle Storm battled the Phoenix Mercury but fell short, losing 72-68. Seattle ended the game with a field goal shooting percentage of 38.4%, sinking 28 of 73 attempts, and managed to hit 9 out of 33 three-point shots. At the free-throw line, they converted 3 out of 5 attempts, finishing with a 60.0% success rate. The Storm secured 34 rebounds, including 4 offensive boards, while also dishing out 17 assists. Their defense forced 13 turnovers from the opponents and generated 10 steals. Defensively, Seattle allowed a shooting percentage of 37.5%, with Phoenix making 24 of 64 shots. The Mercury tallied 10 assists and 11 steals in the match, grabbing a total of 44 rebounds (10 offensive, 34 defensive) and recording 6 blocks. Phoenix also excelled at the free-throw line, scoring 21 out of 27 attempts (77.8%) and making 3 of their 22 three-point attempts.
Awa Fam played a significant role in the game, contributing 18 points on 9 of 17 shooting. In her 33 minutes on the court, she also gathered 6 rebounds and registered 2 assists.
Seattle enters this game with a season record of 3-8. The Storm are shooting 31.7% from distance (84 of 265) and boast a free-throw percentage of 79.5%. Averaging 75.6 points per game (14th in the league), they hold a shooting percentage of 40.3% from the field. The team averages 14.3 turnovers per game and commits 20.8 personal fouls. As a unit, Seattle grabs 31.5 rebounds per contest, having dished out 185 assists this season, ranking 8th in the league. Defensively, the Storm force 12.3 turnovers and average 19.9 personal fouls. They rank 10th in the WNBA for assists allowed with 195. Their opponents shoot 41.1% from the field against them (135 of 219) and they allow an average of 37.3 rebounds per game while contesting shots from the perimeter at 29.2%. Seattle ranks 4th in points allowed per game (81.3).
In their last game, the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Phoenix Mercury decisively, 111-77. The Lynx secured 27 defensive rebounds and 8 offensive boards for a total of 35. Despite committing 11 turnovers, they earned 10 steals during the matchup. The Mercury committed 12 fouls, resulting in 13 free-throw attempts for the Lynx. Minnesota converted all 13 attempts, achieving a perfect free-throw percentage. From the three-point line, the Lynx shot 58.8%, making 10 of 17 attempts, and ended the game with a remarkable field goal percentage of 63.8% by sinking 44 of 69 shots. Phoenix was held to 34.4% shooting (22 of 64). The Lynx ended the game with a three-point shooting percentage of 37.0% (10 of 27) and converted 23 of 27 free-throw attempts (85.2%). Minnesota allowed Phoenix to secure only 24 total rebounds, with 11 on the offensive end.
Courtney Williams was a standout performer for the Lynx, scoring 30 points on 13 of 20 shooting (65.0%) while also contributing 5 rebounds and 2 assists in her 29 minutes of play.
Minnesota holds a strong record of 7-2 this season. Offensively, the Lynx excel with a shooting percentage of 51.4%, ranking first in the league. They have accumulated 818 points this season, averaging 90.9 points per game, while pulling down 37.3 boards per game. Their assist rate stands at 21.8 per game (5th in the league), and they average 14.8 turnovers. The Lynx commit 20.6 personal fouls per game and shoot 76.7% from the charity stripe. Defensively, they rank first in the WNBA, allowing only 78.9 points per game. Minnesota gives up 28.1% on three-point attempts (71 of 253), while opponents hit 77.7% of their free throws. They average 18.9 assists and allow 31.9 rebounds, ranking 6th in both categories. The Lynx force 14.1 turnovers per game and limit opponents to a 38.0% shooting percentage from the field (also first in the WNBA).
Who do you think will win tonight’s WNBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Seattle
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