Two of the WNBA’s top contenders clash in a marquee matchup as the Seattle Storm visit the New York Liberty in a battle of elite offenses and MVP-caliber talent. With both teams chasing the Minnesota Lynx in the standings, this game could have major implications for playoff seeding and momentum heading into the second half of the season.
Game Details
| Fixture | Seattle Storm @ New York Liberty |
| Date | Sunday, July 6, 2025 |
| Time | 1:00 PM ET |
| Venue | Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY |
| Broadcast | ABC, WNBA League Pass |
| Records | Storm: 11–7 (T-4th), Liberty: 12–5 (2nd) |
Team Form & Recent Results
| Team | Last 5 Games | Key Win |
| Seattle Storm | W–L–W–L–W | 80–79 vs Atlanta (July 3) |
| New York Liberty | W–L–L–W–L | 89–79 vs LA Sparks (July 3) |
Seattle has alternated wins and losses over their last five but showed resilience in a tight win over Atlanta.
New York snapped a rough patch with a strong offensive showing against the Sparks but has lost 4 of their last 6.
Key Players to Watch
Seattle Storm
Skylar Diggins-Smith: 18.5 PPG, 5.9 APG – Clutch scorer and floor general
Nneka Ogwumike: 17.4 PPG, 7.8 RPG – Veteran presence and rebounding force
Jewell Loyd: 15.2 PPG – Perimeter threat and defensive anchor
Team Stats: 82.4 PPG (6th), 45.7% FG, 35.9% 3PT
New York Liberty
Breanna Stewart: 20.5 PPG, 6.5 RPG – MVP candidate and two-way star
Sabrina Ionescu: 18.7 PPG – Dynamic shooter and secondary playmaker
Natasha Cloud: 6.5 APG – Elite distributor and defensive leader
Team Stats: 87.6 PPG (1st), 45.6% FG, 36.2% 3PT
Tactical Breakdown
| Category | Edge |
| Scoring Depth | Liberty – 3 players averaging 15+ PPG |
| Rebounding | Storm – Ogwumike dominates the glass |
| Ball Movement | Liberty – Cloud and Ionescu create space |
| Clutch Play | Storm – Diggins-Smith has multiple game-winners |
Seattle will need to control the tempo and limit New York’s transition game. Expect the Storm to lean on their veteran core, while the Liberty will look to overwhelm with pace and perimeter shooting.
| Win Probability | Liberty 65.6% / Storm 34.4% |
GAME ODDS
Seattle Storm 166.5
New York Liberty – 5.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, July 5, 2025
