The New York Liberty (10–2) head west to face the Seattle Storm (8–5) at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, June 22 at 7:00 PM ET. This interconference battle features two of the league’s most dynamic backcourts and MVP-caliber forwards, with playoff positioning and statement-making momentum on the line.
Game Context
First Meeting of the Season: Liberty swept Seattle 4–0 last year, but the Storm have retooled and are 4–2 at home.
Momentum Watch: New York is coming off a loss to Phoenix despite 35 points from Breanna Stewart. Seattle has won 4 of its last 5.
Broadcast: NBA TV, KOMO 4, CW Seattle, WWOR, Liberty Live
Team Comparison
| Category | New York Liberty | Seattle Storm |
| Record | 10–2 (1st East) | 8–5 (4th West) |
| Points Per Game | 89.1 (1st) | 82.1 (6th) |
| FG% | 46.6% (2nd) | 47.3% (1st) |
| 3PT FG% | 35.0% | 34.1% |
| Rebounds Per Game | 35.3 | 31.0 |
| Assists Per Game | 21.9 | 22.7 (2nd) |
| Points Allowed | 76.3 (2nd) | 78.0 (6th) |
Players to Watch
New York Liberty
Breanna Stewart: Averaging 21.1 PPG, she’s fresh off a 35-point explosion and returns to face her former team in Seattle.
Sabrina Ionescu: Averaging 22.1 PPG over her last 10 games, she’s shooting 44.1% from the field and orchestrating the offense with poise.
Jonquel Jones: Leads the team in rebounding (7.7 RPG) and anchors the paint with elite defensive instincts.
Seattle Storm
Nneka Ogwumike: Averaging 17.2 PPG and 8.5 RPG, she’s shooting 75% from the field in her last outing and provides veteran leadership.
Skylar Diggins-Smith: Averaging 17.2 PPG and 6.2 APG, she’s the Storm’s engine in transition and half-court sets.
Jewell Loyd: While streaky, she’s capable of 25+ on any night and stretches defenses with her range.
Injury Note: Katie Lou Samuelson (knee) is out for the season for Seattle. New York has no major injuries reported.
Tactical Breakdown
Liberty’s Edge: Superior rebounding and defensive efficiency. They average 10.7 more points per game than Seattle allows.
Storm’s Strength: Ball movement and shooting efficiency. They rank 2nd in assists and 1st in FG%.
Key Matchup: Stewart vs Ogwumike – a battle of elite forwards with contrasting styles: Stewart’s perimeter versatility vs Ogwumike’s post dominance.
GAME ODDS
New York Liberty – 4.5
Seattle Storm 164.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 21, 2025
