Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Washington
Tip‑off: 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET
Venue
Climate Pledge Arena — Seattle, WA
Capacity: ~17,100
Court Type: Hardwood, NBA/WNBA standard
Known for: One of the league’s most passionate fanbases despite Seattle’s rebuilding phase
Tactical Impact: Seattle plays better defensively at home, but New York’s pace and spacing typically travel well
Injury Report
New York Liberty
Breanna Stewart (F) — Probable, minor knee soreness
Sabrina Ionescu (G) — Probable, ankle tightness
Courtney Vandersloot (G) — Out, wrist injury
Jonquel Jones (C) — Probable, illness recovery Impact: Vandersloot’s absence affects New York’s half‑court organization, but the Liberty remain deep and talented.
Seattle Storm
Jewell Loyd (G) — Questionable, hamstring strain
Nneka Ogwumike (F) — Out, foot injury
Skylar Diggins‑Smith (G) — Probable, back tightness
Mercedes Russell (C) — Out, knee rehab Impact: Seattle is severely shorthanded in the frontcourt; Loyd’s status is the biggest swing factor for competitiveness.
Team Records & Season Context
New York Liberty (11–6)
Points Per Game: 87.3
Points Allowed: 81.2
Identity: Elite spacing, high‑volume three‑point shooting, strong interior defense
Notable: New York is 5–3 on the road and trending upward after a mid‑season slump
Seattle Storm (3–15)
Points Per Game: 76.1
Points Allowed: 88.4
Identity: Guard‑heavy offense, inconsistent defense, major frontcourt injuries
Notable: Seattle has lost 7 of its last 8 and is 1–7 at home
Recent Team Form
New York (Last 5 Games)
W 92–78 vs Phoenix
W 88–83 vs Atlanta
L 78–92 vs Las Vegas
W 84–79 vs Minnesota
L 81–89 vs Connecticut Trend: Offense stabilizing; defense improving after early‑season inconsistency
Seattle (Last 5 Games)
L 72–89 vs Las Vegas
L 80–91 vs Dallas
L 76–88 vs Chicago
W 83–79 vs Indiana
L 69–94 vs New York Trend: Defensive struggles; offense overly dependent on Diggins‑Smith and Loyd (if active)
Key Player Matchups
1. Breanna Stewart vs. Jordan Horston
Stewart’s MVP‑level scoring vs. Horston’s athleticism and defensive versatility Advantage: New York
2. Sabrina Ionescu vs. Skylar Diggins‑Smith
Ionescu’s shooting vs. Diggins‑Smith’s slashing and playmaking Advantage: New York (especially if Loyd is out)
3. Jonquel Jones vs. Seattle’s depleted frontcourt
JJ’s size, rebounding, and rim protection vs. Seattle’s lack of interior depth Advantage: New York (significant)
4. Marine Johannès vs. Seattle Bench Guards
Johannès’ shooting and creativity vs. Seattle’s inconsistent second unit Advantage: New York
5. Liberty Three‑Point Attack vs. Seattle Perimeter Defense
New York leads the league in 3PA and 3P%
Seattle ranks bottom‑three in opponent 3P% Advantage: New York
📚 Series History
2025 meetings: New York swept 3–0
Last 10 meetings: Liberty lead 8–2
New York won the first 2026 meeting 94–69
Seattle has not beaten New York since 2023
Betting Trends
New York
5 of last 7: Over
4 straight: Won rebounding battle
3 of last 4: Covered spread
Seattle
6 of last 8: Under
5 straight: Allowed 85+ points
4 of last 5: Failed to cover
GAME ODDS
New York Liberty – 12
Seattle Storm 169
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, June 24, 2026
