Game Details
Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Time: 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Location: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
Broadcast: ESPN, WNBA League Pass, Bally Sports North
Team Form & Overview
Minnesota Lynx (24–5)
Current Streak: 7–3 in last 10 games
Conference Record: 16–2 (best in WNBA)
Key Absence: Napheesa Collier (ankle sprain – out for several weeks)
Roster Update: Acquired DiJonai Carrington from Dallas Wings; expected to debut
Top Players:
Kayla McBride: 14.8 PPG; veteran leadership in Collier’s absence
Courtney Williams: 13.7 PPG; scored 23 points vs. Seattle in May
Alissa Pili: Rookie averaging 11.2 PPG; emerging as a scoring threat
Seattle Storm (16–13)
Recent Form: Lost 2 straight; 4–6 in last 10 games
Home Record: 9–7
Top Players:
Nneka Ogwumike: 18.0 PPG, 7.1 RPG; double-double vs. Lynx in June
Skylar Diggins-Smith: 16.8 PPG, 5.0 APG; key playmaker
Gabby Williams: 12.8 PPG; scored 20 vs. Lynx in May
Dominique Malonga: Rookie center averaging 10.0 PPG over last 3 games
Key Matchups to Watch
| Matchup | Why It Matters |
| McBride vs. Diggins-Smith | Veteran guards who control tempo and scoring |
| Ogwumike vs. Carrington/Pili | Frontcourt battle with Collier sidelined |
| Storm’s ball movement vs. Lynx defense | Seattle averages 20.8 assists/game; Lynx allow just 77.9 PPG |
Head-to-Head & Stats
| Category | Lynx | Storm |
| Points/Game | 87.2 | 79.5 |
| FG% | 47.0% | 42.4% |
| Rebounds/Game | 36.1 | 33.4 |
| Assists/Game | 24.5 | 20.8 |
| Last Meeting | Storm won 94–84 on June 12 |
Season Series: Tied 1–1
Previous Matchups:
May 27: Lynx won 82–77 (Courtney Williams 23 pts)
June 12: Storm won 94–84 (Ogwumike 21 pts, 10 reb)
With Collier sidelined, Minnesota’s depth will be tested. However, their offensive efficiency and defensive pressure remain elite. Seattle’s home-court advantage and balanced scoring could keep it close, but expect the Lynx to edge out a win behind McBride and Williams.
GAME ODDS
Minnesota Lynx 155.5
Seattle Storm – 1.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, August 4, 2025
