Venue: Scotiabank Arena — Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Tip‑Off: 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Broadcast: WNBA League Pass / TSN
Season Series: First meeting of 2026
VENUE & CONDITIONS
- Arena: Scotiabank Arena
- Capacity: 19,800
- Atmosphere: Toronto’s first season has produced consistently strong crowds; expect 17k+
- Home‑Court Impact: Tempo are 3–1 at home this season
- Travel Note: Seattle is 1–3 on the road
INJURY REPORT
Seattle Storm
- Jewell Loyd — Probable (ankle soreness) Expected to play; minutes not restricted
- Nneka Ogwumike — Questionable (knee inflammation) Game‑time decision; major swing factor
- Skylar Diggins‑Smith — Available No restrictions
- Mercedes Russell — Out (foot)
Toronto Tempo
- Aaliyah Edwards — Probable (shoulder tightness) Expected to start
- Jordin Canada — Probable (wrist) Will play through minor discomfort
- Shay Colley — Out (hamstring)
- Emily Engstler — Available
Both teams enter with their stars active, but Ogwumike’s status is the biggest variable.
TEAM PROFILES & RECENT FORM
SEATTLE STORM (3–5)
Last 5 Games: L–W–L–L–W
Most Recent: Storm 89, Mystics 82 (Loyd 27 pts, Diggins‑Smith 19 pts)
Strengths
- Elite guard scoring (Loyd + Diggins‑Smith)
- Strong perimeter defense when locked in
- High free‑throw rate
Weaknesses
- Rebounding issues without Russell
- Inconsistent bench scoring
- Defensive lapses in transition
- Heavy reliance on Loyd’s shot creation
TORONTO TEMPO (4–4)
Last 5 Games: W–L–W–L–W
Most Recent: Tempo 84, Chicago Sky 78 (Edwards 21 pts, 12 reb)
Strengths
- Physical interior presence (Edwards + Engstler)
- Strong defensive rebounding
- Balanced scoring across 4–5 players
- Excellent home‑court energy
Weaknesses
- Streaky three‑point shooting
- Turnovers in half‑court sets
- Limited rim protection
- Canada sometimes overtaxed as primary creator
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
Jewell Loyd vs. Jordin Canada
- Loyd: 24.1 PPG, 38% from three
- Canada: 12.4 PPG, 7.1 APG, elite perimeter defense
- Canada knows Loyd’s tendencies from their Seattle years — fascinating chess match
Edge: Seattle (scoring), Toronto (defense)
Skylar Diggins‑Smith vs. Kia Nurse
- Diggins‑Smith: 17.3 PPG, 6.2 APG
- Nurse: 11.2 PPG, 36% from three
- Nurse must limit Diggins‑Smith’s downhill drives
Edge: Seattle
Aaliyah Edwards vs. Nneka Ogwumike (if active)
- Edwards: 16.8 PPG, 9.4 RPG
- Ogwumike: 15.7 PPG, 7.9 RPG
- If Ogwumike sits, Edwards has a massive advantage inside
Edge: Toronto (big if Ogwumike is limited)
SERIES HISTORY
All‑Time (2024–2025)
- Seattle leads 3–1
- Seattle is 2–0 in Toronto
- Average margin: Seattle +6.5
Key Trend:
Seattle’s guards have historically overwhelmed Toronto’s perimeter defense — but this is a new‑look Tempo roster with more size and physicality.
BETTING TRENDS
Against the Spread (ATS)
- Seattle: 3–5 ATS
- Toronto: 4–4 ATS
- Seattle: 1–3 ATS on the road
- Toronto: 3–1 ATS at home
Totals
- Seattle Overs: 5 of last 7
- Toronto Overs: 4 of last 6
- Pace projection: Medium‑fast, favoring an Over lean
Situational Trends
- Seattle is 0–4 when allowing 80+ points
- Toronto is 4–1 when winning the rebounding battle
- Seattle is 3–0 when Loyd scores 25+
GAME ODDS
Seattle Storm 170
Toronto Tempo – 5.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 29, 2026
