Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
Tip‑Off: 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT
Broadcast: ESPN2 / WNBA League Pass
Venue Information
Target Center – Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Capacity: ~19,000
- Court Type: Hardwood, standard WNBA dimensions
- Home‑Court Profile:
- Minnesota is 5‑0 at home this season
- Lynx defensive intensity spikes at home (opponents: 74.1 PPG)
- Crowd energy boosts Minnesota’s pace and transition scoring
Team Records & Context
Seattle Storm (3‑8)
- Road Record: 1‑4
- Last 5 Games: L, L, W, L, L
- Offensive Rating: 97.4 (10th)
- Defensive Rating: 103.8 (9th)
Seattle is struggling with consistency, especially on offense. Turnovers and cold shooting stretches have plagued them.
Minnesota Lynx (7‑2)
- Home Record: 5‑0
- Last 5 Games: W, W, W, L, W
- Offensive Rating: 106.9 (3rd)
- Defensive Rating: 98.2 (2nd)
Minnesota is playing like a top‑tier contender — elite defense, efficient half‑court offense, and strong rebounding.
Injury Report
Seattle Storm
- Jewell Loyd – G – Probable (ankle soreness)
- Mercedes Russell – C – OUT (foot)
- Jordan Horston – G/F – Day‑to‑Day (wrist)
Minnesota Lynx
- Napheesa Collier – F – Probable (knee maintenance)
- Diamond Miller – G/F – OUT (knee)
- Alanna Smith – F – Probable (illness)
Recent Team Form
Seattle Storm – Last 5
- L vs. DAL (89‑78)
- L vs. PHX (84‑79)
- W vs. IND (92‑85)
- L vs. LV (96‑74)
- L vs. CON (88‑70)
Trend: Seattle is allowing 89.4 PPG over the last five — defensive breakdowns and poor rebounding are major issues.
Minnesota Lynx – Last 5
- W vs. CHI (87‑72)
- W vs. SEA (91‑80)
- W vs. DAL (88‑79)
- L vs. NY (84‑78)
- W vs. PHX (93‑76)
Trend: Minnesota is averaging 87.4 PPG over the last five with elite ball movement and top‑3 defensive efficiency.
Key Player Matchups
1. Jewell Loyd (SEA) vs. Kayla McBride (MIN)
- Loyd: 21.8 PPG, but shooting only 39%
- McBride: 17.4 PPG, 43% from three
Edge: Minnesota — McBride’s efficiency and spacing are critical.
2. Nneka Ogwumike (SEA) vs. Napheesa Collier (MIN)
- Ogwumike: 18.1 PPG, 8.3 RPG
- Collier: 22.4 PPG, 9.1 RPG, MVP‑level form
Edge: Minnesota — Collier is dominating both ends.
3. Skylar Diggins‑Smith (SEA) vs. Courtney Williams (MIN)
- Diggins‑Smith: 15.2 PPG, 6.1 APG
- Williams: 13.8 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 5.4 APG
Edge: Even — both are versatile playmakers.
4. Bench Units
- Seattle bench: 17.9 PPG (11th)
- Minnesota bench: 24.7 PPG (5th)
Edge: Minnesota — deeper, more consistent second unit.
📚 Series History
Last 10 Meetings
- Minnesota leads 7‑3
- Minnesota has won 4 straight at home vs. Seattle
- Average margin in Minnesota wins: +11.8
2026 Season Series
- Minnesota leads 1‑0
- Lynx 91, Storm 80 (May 28, 2026)
Betting Trends
Seattle Trends
- 1‑4 ATS last 5
- 2‑7 ATS vs. teams above .500
- Under has hit in 4 of last 6
Minnesota Trends
- 5‑0 ATS at home
- 6‑1 ATS last 7 overall
- Over is 4‑1 in last 5 home games
Matchup Trends
- Minnesota has covered 6 of last 7 vs. Seattle
- Home team has won 8 of last 10 in this matchup
GAME ODDS
Seattle Storm 159.5
Minnesota Lynx – 12.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 4, 2026
