Tip‑Off: 7:00 p.m. PT / 10:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Footprint Center — Phoenix, Arizona
Venue & Environment
Footprint Center remains one of the league’s most energetic atmospheres. Phoenix’s home crowd often boosts pace and perimeter aggression, especially in the first half.
Team Records & Recent Form
Seattle Storm (5–15)
Road Record: 2–8
Last 10 Games: 2–8
Trend:
Offense averaging 76.4 PPG over last 10
Defense allowing 84.9 PPG
Struggling with turnovers and defensive rotations
Shooting efficiency has dipped sharply since mid‑June
Phoenix Mercury (7–13)
Home Record: 4–6
Last 10 Games: 4–6
Trend:
Offense averaging 81.2 PPG over last 10
Defense allowing 83.1 PPG
Improved spacing and ball movement
Perimeter shooting trending upward
Injury Report
Seattle Storm
Jewell Loyd — DAY‑TO‑DAY (ankle)
Nneka Ogwumike — OUT (knee)
Jordan Horston — DAY‑TO‑DAY (shoulder)
Impact: Loyd’s availability is massive — she’s Seattle’s top scorer and late‑game creator. Ogwumike’s absence hurts rebounding and interior scoring.
Phoenix Mercury
Diana Taurasi — DAY‑TO‑DAY (back)
Brittney Griner — OUT (foot)
Sug Sutton — DAY‑TO‑DAY (hip)
Impact: Taurasi’s status determines Phoenix’s perimeter spacing and leadership. Griner’s absence significantly weakens rim protection and post scoring.
Key Player Matchups
Jewell Loyd (SEA) vs. Diana Taurasi (PHX)
If both play, this is the marquee matchup. Loyd’s shot creation vs. Taurasi’s veteran craft will dictate pace and half‑court rhythm.
Skylar Diggins‑Smith (PHX) vs. Storm Backcourt
Diggins‑Smith’s ability to control tempo is crucial. Seattle struggles against high‑IQ guards who can manipulate pick‑and‑roll spacing.
Ezi Magbegor (SEA) vs. Mercury Frontcourt
Magbegor’s rim protection and rebounding are vital with Ogwumike out. Phoenix’s smaller frontcourt may struggle to contain her inside.
Series History
2025 Season Series: Mercury won 2–1
Last 10 Meetings: Mercury lead 6–4
At Footprint Center: Mercury have won 7 of last 10
Trend:
Phoenix has dominated the matchup at home
Seattle’s offense has historically struggled in this building
Betting Trends
Seattle Storm
3–7 ATS in last 10
Overs hit in 6 of last 10
Storm are 1–6 ATS in last seven road games
Seattle is 2–12 when allowing 80+ points
Phoenix Mercury
5–5 ATS in last 10
Overs hit in 7 of last 10
Mercury are 4–2 ATS in last six home games
Phoenix is 6–3 when shooting 35%+ from three
GAME ODDS
Seattle Storm 167.5
Phoenix Mercury – 3
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, July 1, 2026
