WNBA Game Preview: Seattle Storm (17-18) vs. Chicago Sky (8-25)

Team Form & Storylines

Seattle is clinging to the final playoff spot and needs a bounce-back win. Despite the recent skid, they’ve been competitive — six of their last seven losses were by two possessions or fewer. Nneka Ogwumike (18.3 PPG, 7.3 RPG) and Skylar Diggins (14.0 PPG, 5.8 APG) continue to lead the charge, while newcomer Brittney Sykes has added scoring punch since arriving from Washington.

Chicago has dropped 12 of its last 13 and is struggling to stay competitive. Kamilla Cardoso (12.8 PPG, 9.8 RPG) and Rachel Banham (13.3 PPG last 10 games) have shown flashes, but the absence of Angel Reese and Vandersloot has left the Sky short-handed. Head coach Tyler Marsh is focused on building fight and resilience down the stretch.

Head-to-Head & Key Matchups

Player	Team	Stat Focus
Nneka Ogwumike	Storm	24 pts vs Phoenix; 18.3 PPG season avg
Skylar Diggins	Storm	21 pts in last meeting vs Sky
Kamilla Cardoso	Sky	14 pts, 13 reb vs Storm in July
Rachel Banham	Sky	15 pts vs Golden State
Brittney Sykes	Storm	14.4 PPG since joining Seattle

Seattle dominated the first meeting 95–57 on July 24, with Diggins leading all scorers.

Advanced Metrics

Storm:

FG%: 46.0%

Points off Turnovers: 17.3 (2nd in WNBA)

Steals: 8.4 per game (1st in WNBA)

Sky:

FG%: 41.1%

Offensive Rebounds: 9.8 per game (2nd in WNBA)

Opponent Points off Turnovers: 19.2 (worst in WNBA)

Seattle’s ability to convert turnovers into points and dominate fast-break opportunities gives them a clear edge. Chicago’s rebounding could keep them close, but they’ll need to protect the ball to stay competitive.