Game Details
Venue: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
Watch: The U (Chicago), CW Seattle, WNBA League Pass
Season Series: Seattle leads 2‑0 (94‑88 on Aug. 20, 94‑88 on Aug. 19)
Chicago Sky
Record: 9‑29 (13th in WNBA) — eliminated from playoff contention.
Form: Lost 3 straight; fell 79‑74 to Las Vegas in last outing.
Key Players:
Angel Reese: 14.4 PPG, 12.6 RPG, 3.8 APG — double‑double machine since returning from back injury.
Ariel Atkins: 30 points vs. Aces; veteran scoring punch.
Team Stats:
13th in scoring (75.9 PPG)
42.2% FG, 32.9% 3PT, 76.2% FT
11th in defensive rating; allow 86.2 PPG
Keys to Win:
Limit turnovers (15.4 per game)
Control the glass to neutralize Seattle’s transition game
Get balanced scoring beyond Reese and Atkins
Seattle Storm
Record: 21‑19 (7th in WNBA) — fighting for playoff seeding.
Form: Coming off a 93‑79 road win over Minnesota; 5‑5 in last 10.
Key Players:
Nneka Ogwumike: 18.0 PPG last 10 games; 24 points vs. Phoenix
Gabby Williams: 12.0 PPG, 4.3 APG, 2.3 SPG — defensive catalyst
Skylar Diggins‑Smith: Veteran playmaker, 6 assists vs. Chicago in last meeting
Team Stats:
9th in scoring (81.7 PPG)
44.9% FG, 33.0% 3PT, 77.3% FT
4th in defensive rating; allow 80.1 PPG
Keys to Win:
Push pace — league‑best 13.0 fast‑break PPG
Attack Chicago’s perimeter defense (37.1% opponent 3PT allowed)
Maintain defensive discipline to limit free throws
GAME ODDS
Chicago Sky 162.5
Seattle Storm – 12
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, August 29, 2025
