WNBA Game Preview: Los Angeles Sparks (11-15) vs. Seattle Storm (16-11)

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Game Details

Date: Friday, August 1, 2025

Time: 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT

Venue: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA

Broadcast: ION, WNBA League Pass

Season Series: Storm lead 1–0

Team Form & Momentum

Seattle Storm (16–11)

Current Standing: 4th in WNBA

Last Game: Defeated Connecticut Sun 101–85

Key Players:

Nneka Ogwumike: Averaging 17.4 PPG, 51.9% FG; dropped 26 points in last outing

Skylar Diggins: Posted a triple-double (11 pts, 12 reb, 11 ast) vs. Sun

Strengths:

2nd in WNBA for points allowed (77.6 PPG)

5th in 3-point shooting (33.8%)

Home Record: 8–5

Injury Report: Katie Lou Samuelson (knee) out for season

Los Angeles Sparks (11–15)

Current Standing: 10th in WNBA

Last Game: Lost to Las Vegas Aces 89–74

Key Players:

Kelsey Plum: Averaging 20.2 PPG, 6.0 APG; had 22 pts and 8 ast vs. Aces

Dearica Hamby: Averaging 19.4 PPG over last 10 games

Strengths:

3rd in WNBA in scoring (84.6 PPG)

3rd in 3-point shooting (35.0%)

Road Record: 8–6

Injury Report: Cameron Brink returned recently after year-long knee injury

Head-to-Head Matchup

DateResultLocation
June 18Storm 98–67Los Angeles
August 1TBDSeattle

Last 10 Meetings: Storm lead 8–2

Win Probability: Storm 66.7%, Sparks 33.3

Key Storylines

Ogwumike’s Consistency: The veteran forward continues to dominate in the paint and mid-range.

Diggins’ Playmaking Surge: Her triple-double performance signals a late-season resurgence.

Sparks’ Offensive Firepower: Despite defensive struggles, LA ranks top 3 in scoring and 3-point shooting.

Cameron Brink’s Return: The rookie’s comeback adds depth to LA’s frontcourt rotation.

GAME ODDS

Los Angeles Sparks          166

Seattle Storm                    – 5.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, July 31, 2025