Location: Climate Pledge Arena – Seattle, Washington
Tip‑Off: 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Broadcast: ESPN2 / ROOT Sports NW / WNBA League Pass
Venue Profile – Climate Pledge Arena
Capacity: ~17,100
Court Type: Hardwood, standard WNBA dimensions
Home‑Court Impact:
Seattle is 3–7 at home, struggling to generate consistent offense
Atlanta is 6–3 on the road, one of the league’s best traveling teams
Seattle crowd remains loyal but team performance has dampened energy
Injury Report
Atlanta Dream
Rhyne Howard – ACTIVE
Tina Charles – PROBABLE (knee soreness)
Haley Jones – ACTIVE
Cheyenne Parker – OUT (ankle sprain)
Seattle Storm
Jewell Loyd – QUESTIONABLE (wrist sprain)
Nneka Ogwumike – ACTIVE
Skylar Diggins‑Smith – OUT (foot)
Jordan Horston – ACTIVE
If Loyd sits, Seattle’s offensive ceiling drops dramatically.
Team Records & Recent Form
Atlanta Dream (12–6)
Last 5: 4–1
Road Record: 6–3
Offensive Rating: 106.2 (4th)
Defensive Rating: 99.8 (3rd)
Recent Trend: Elite two‑way balance; Howard playing at All‑WNBA level
Seattle Storm (4–15)
Last 5: 1–4
Home Record: 3–7
Offensive Rating: 97.4 (11th)
Defensive Rating: 106.7 (12th)
Recent Trend: Struggling to score without Diggins‑Smith; defense inconsistent
Series History
2025 Season Series: Atlanta won 2–1
Last Meeting (May 2026): Atlanta won 88–72
Key Trend: Atlanta’s perimeter scoring has consistently overwhelmed Seattle’s backcourt defense
Key Player Matchups
Rhyne Howard (ATL) vs. Jewell Loyd (SEA)
Edge: Atlanta (heavily if Loyd is out)
Howard is in peak form, averaging 22+ PPG over her last 7. Loyd’s availability determines whether Seattle can keep pace offensively.
Tina Charles (ATL) vs. Nneka Ogwumike (SEA)
Edge: Even
Two veteran stars with contrasting styles:
Charles: power, post scoring, offensive rebounding
Ogwumike: efficiency, mid‑range touch, leadership
If Charles is limited, Ogwumike gains the edge.
Haley Jones (ATL) vs. Jordan Horston (SEA)
Edge: Atlanta
Jones’ playmaking and defensive versatility give Atlanta a major advantage. Horston is talented but inconsistent.
Aari McDonald (ATL) vs. Kia Nurse (SEA)
Edge: Atlanta
McDonald’s speed and defensive pressure can disrupt Seattle’s already shaky guard rotation.
Statistical Comparison
| Category | Dream | Storm | Edge |
| Points per Game | 84.7 | 77.2 | Atlanta |
| FG% | 45.1% | 41.8% | Atlanta |
| 3PT% | 36.4% | 32.7% | Atlanta |
| Rebounding | 37.1 | 34.2 | Atlanta |
| Turnovers | 13.4 | 15.1 | Atlanta |
| Pace | 98.4 | 96.1 | Atlanta |
Atlanta dominates nearly every statistical category.
Betting Trends
Atlanta is 6–2 ATS in their last 8
Seattle is 2–8 ATS in their last 10
Seattle unders have hit in 6 of last 9
Atlanta overs have hit in 5 of last 7
If Loyd is OUT, Seattle’s offensive rating drops by 9.1 points per 100 possessions
GAME ODDS
Atlanta Dream – 7.5
Seattle Storm 168.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 26, 2026
