WNBA Game Preview: Atlanta Dream (12-6) vs. Seattle Storm (4-15)

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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

CategoryDreamStormEdge
Points per Game84.777.2Atlanta
FG%45.1%41.8%Atlanta
3PT%36.4%32.7%Atlanta
Rebounding37.134.2Atlanta
Turnovers13.415.1Atlanta
Pace98.496.1Atlanta

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

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