WNBA Game Preview: Indiana Fever (6-7) vs. Seattle Storm (9-5)

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Game Details

Matchup: Indiana Fever (6–7) vs. Seattle Storm (9–5)

Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Tip-Off Time: 10:00 PM ET

Venue: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA

Broadcast: NBA TV, WNBA League Pass, Local TV (ROOT Sports NW, Bally Sports Indiana)

Game Context & Stakes

The Fever are closing out a tough West Coast road trip, having dropped back-to-back games to Golden State and Las Vegas despite leading at halftime in both. Caitlin Clark has struggled from deep (1-for-17 in her last two games), and Indiana’s bench has been outscored 63–17 over that stretch. The Storm, meanwhile, are red-hot—winners of three straight, including a statement 89–79 win over the defending champion New York Liberty. Nneka Ogwumike has been dominant, averaging 25.7 points during the streak. This is the first meeting of the season between the two teams. Seattle went 3–1 against Indiana last year and has won 11 of the last 14 matchups.

Key Players & Stats

Indiana Fever

Caitlin Clark: 19.8 PPG, 8.9 APG, 5.4 RPG – Leads WNBA rookies in scoring and assists

Aliyah Boston: 14.7 PPG, 8.2 RPG, 3.8 APG, 1.5 BPG – Posted 26 points and 10 rebounds vs. Las Vegas

Kelsey Mitchell: 17.3 PPG, 42.6 FG% – Averaging 18.8 PPG over her last four games

Team Stats:

83.2 PPG (5th in WNBA)

45.4 FG%, 35.0 3P%

106.0 Offensive Rating (4th in WNBA)

100.3 Defensive Rating (6th in WNBA)

Seattle Storm

Nneka Ogwumike: 17.8 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 60.3 FG% – Scored 25+ in three straight games

Skylar Diggins-Smith: 18.2 PPG, 6.1 APG – Veteran guard heating up

Jewell Loyd: 15.6 PPG, 3.9 APG – Perennial All-Star threat

Team Stats:

83.1 PPG, 47.2 FG%, 37.8 3P% (2nd in WNBA)

105.8 Offensive Rating (5th), 99.8 Defensive Rating (5th)

22.6 APG (2nd in WNBA)

Trends

Storm are 6–1 in their last 7 games

Fever are 2–2 since Clark’s return from injury

OVER has hit in 5 straight Fever-Storm matchups

Seattle is 5–2 at home; Indiana is 2–4 on the road

How to Watch Indiana vs Seattle – June 24, 2025

TV Channels: NBA TV (National), Bally Sports Indiana, ROOT Sports NW

Streaming: WNBA League Pass, FuboTV

Radio: Local affiliates and WNBA app

Seattle’s home-court advantage, elite ball movement, and Ogwumike’s current form give them the edge. Indiana’s offense can keep pace, but unless Clark finds her shooting rhythm and the bench steps up, the Storm should pull away late.

GAME ODDS

Indiana Fever                    166.5

Seattle Storm                    – 3

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 23, 2025

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