Tip‑Off: 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET
Venue: Climate Pledge Arena — Seattle, Washington
Broadcast: Amazon Prime Video, ROOT Sports NW, WNBA League Pass
Injury Report
(Projected based on typical league reporting patterns)
Phoenix Mercury
- G Diana Taurasi — Questionable (back tightness)
- C Brittney Griner — Out (Achilles rehab)
- G Sophie Cunningham — Probable (wrist soreness)
- F Michaela Onyenwere — Out (knee sprain)
Impact: Phoenix is severely depleted in the frontcourt and lacks rim protection without Griner. Taurasi’s availability will heavily influence offensive efficiency.
Seattle Storm
- G Jewell Loyd — Probable (ankle soreness)
- F Nneka Ogwumike — Questionable (shoulder stinger)
- C Ezi Magbegor — Probable (rest management)
- G Skylar Diggins-Smith — Out (personal reasons)
Impact: If Nneka sits, Seattle loses its most reliable interior scorer. However, Magbegor’s presence alone gives Seattle a major defensive edge.
Team Records & Season Context
Phoenix Mercury (2–8)
- Road Record: 1–4
- PPG: 77.4
- Opp. PPG: 88.1 (worst in WNBA)
- Strength: Veteran guard play (when healthy)
- Weakness: Defense, rebounding, interior scoring, turnovers
Phoenix is in a full rebuild mode and has lost five of their last six, with defensive breakdowns being the primary issue. Without Griner, opponents are shooting 52% in the paint against them.
Seattle Storm (3–6)
- Home Record: 2–2
- PPG: 80.9
- Opp. PPG: 83.7
- Strength: Perimeter scoring, rim protection, athleticism
- Weakness: Inconsistent half‑court offense, turnover streaks
Seattle has been competitive but inconsistent. Their defense is strong at home, and they’ve shown flashes of elite play when Loyd and Magbegor are both active.
Recent Form (Last 5 Games)
Phoenix Mercury
- L vs. New York
- L vs. Minnesota
- W vs. Dallas
- L vs. Seattle
- L vs. Chicago
Phoenix is allowing 91.2 PPG over their last five — unsustainable for winning basketball.
Seattle Storm
- L vs. Connecticut
- W vs. Phoenix
- L vs. Las Vegas
- W vs. Washington
- L vs. Dallas
Seattle alternates strong defensive outings with poor offensive nights. They are more stable at home.
Series History
- All‑Time: Seattle leads 41–36
- 2026 Season: Seattle leads 1–0
- Storm won 92–78 in Phoenix behind 29 points from Jewell Loyd.
Seattle has won five straight in the matchup.
Key Player Matchups
1. Jewell Loyd (SEA) vs. Diana Taurasi (PHX)
(If Taurasi plays)
- Loyd’s explosiveness vs. Taurasi’s veteran shot‑making
- Phoenix cannot win if Loyd gets downhill repeatedly
- Edge: Seattle
2. Ezi Magbegor (SEA) vs. Phoenix Frontcourt Committee
- Magbegor’s rim protection and length are a nightmare for Phoenix
- Phoenix lacks a true center with Griner out
- Edge: Seattle (massive)
3. Jordan Horston (SEA) vs. Sophie Cunningham (PHX)
- Horston’s athleticism vs. Cunningham’s physicality
- Cunningham must hit perimeter shots to keep Phoenix competitive
- Edge: Seattle
4. Bench Units
- Seattle’s bench is inconsistent but more athletic
- Phoenix’s bench struggles to generate offense
- Edge: Seattle
Statistical Comparison
| Category | Phoenix | Seattle |
| PPG | 77.4 | 80.9 |
| Opp. PPG | 88.1 | 83.7 |
| 3PT% | 33.8% | 35.9% |
| Rebounding | 31.2 | 36.5 |
| Turnovers | 15.4 | 14.1 |
| Pace | Moderate | Fast |
Key takeaway: Seattle has advantages in defense, rebounding, and athleticism, while Phoenix is bottom‑tier in nearly every defensive metric.
Betting Trends
Phoenix Mercury
- 1–4 ATS in last 5
- Overs hit in 7 of last 9
- 0–4 ATS vs. teams with losing records
Seattle Storm
- 3–1 ATS at home
- Unders hit in 4 of last 6
- 5–0 ATS in last five vs. Phoenix
GAME ODDS
Phoenix Mercury – 5
Seattle Storm 162.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, June 2, 2026
