- Game: Seattle Storm vs New York Liberty
- Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
- Location: Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY
- TV: USA Net
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The New York Liberty (18-13) are set to face off against the Seattle Storm (6-26) at the Barclays Center this Wednesday.
In their recent matchup, the Seattle Storm faced the New York Liberty and suffered a defeat, with a final score of 95-83. Seattle finished the game with a field goal percentage of 40.8% (29 of 71), hitting 9 out of 29 attempts from beyond the arc. From the free-throw line, the Storm successfully converted 16 of 19 attempts, yielding an impressive rate of 84.2%. On the boards, they gathered a total of 29 rebounds, with 7 coming off the offensive glass. The Storm also recorded 21 assists while forcing their opponents into 12 turnovers, achieving 7 steals in the process. Defensively, Seattle allowed New York to shoot 50.0% from the field, as the Liberty went 34 of 68. New York managed 9 assists and 2 steals, while pulling down 36 rebounds (9 offensive, 27 defensive) and blocking 6 shots. The Liberty shot 81.3% from the charity stripe, making 13 of 16 attempts, and converted 14 of 34 from three-point range.
Flau’jae Johnson was a standout performer in this game, scoring 25 points on 8 of 15 shooting. She logged 30 minutes on the court, contributing 3 rebounds and 3 assists while shooting 53.3% from the field.
The Seattle Storm enter this game with a season record of 6-26. They average 82.6 points per game (13th in the WNBA) and shoot 43.2% from the field. The Storm have connected on 32.3% of their three-point attempts (268 of 830) and excel at the free-throw line with a percentage of 79.2%. As a team, they average 33.5 rebounds per game and have recorded 612 assists this season, ranking 9th in the league. Seattle turns the ball over 14.3 times per game and commits 20.1 fouls per contest. On the defensive end, the Storm force 12.6 turnovers nightly and draw 17.5 personal fouls. Currently, they rank 12th in the WNBA for surrendering assists, with 659 allowed this year. Opponents shoot 43.4% against them, while they allow 35.5 rebounds per game and 31.7% from beyond the arc. Seattle ranks 10th in points allowed per game at 88.2.
In their last game, the New York Liberty emerged victorious with a score of 95-83 against the Seattle Storm. New York accumulated 36 rebounds (27 defensive and 9 offensive) and committed 12 turnovers while recording 2 steals. The Storm were called for 18 fouls, allowing the Liberty 16 free-throw attempts, of which they successfully made 13, 81.3%. From three-point range, New York converted 14 of 34 shots (41.2%). At the game’s conclusion, the Liberty achieved a shooting percentage of 50.0%, making 34 out of 68 attempts, while holding the Storm to 40.8% on their 29 of 71 field goals. New York’s defensive effort allowed Seattle to collect just 29 rebounds (7 offensive).
Breanna Stewart played a significant role for the Liberty in this contest. She scored 24 points, hitting 8 of 16 shots (50.0%) and grabbing 8 rebounds in her 31 minutes on the court. Additionally, she recorded 6 assists.
The New York Liberty boasts a record of 18-13 for the season. They commit 18.9 fouls per game and excel at the free-throw line, shooting 85.3%. The Liberty average 20.6 assists per game (7th in the WNBA) and turn the ball over 14.0 times. They have scored a total of 2,791 points this year, averaging 90.0 points per game, and collect 34.6 rebounds per contest. Offensively, New York shoots 46.4% from the field, ranking 6th in the league. On the defensive end, they allow 87.6 points per game, ranking 9th, while forcing 11.1 turnovers per game. Opponents shoot 45.3% from the field against New York (7th in the league) and 35.1% from beyond the arc (283 of 807). They also concede 75.3% of free throw attempts and average 21.6 assists and 31.0 rebounds allowed per game, ranked 12th and 4th in the league, respectively.
Who will secure the win in today’s WNBA showdown against the spread?
Pick: Back New York
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