Game Details
Time: 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Venue: PHX Arena, Phoenix, AZ
Broadcast: ESPN
Team Overview & Recent Performance
Seattle Storm (4-4, 1-2 Away)
The Storm snapped a three-game losing streak with an 83-77 home victory over the Dallas Wings on Tuesday. Skylar Diggins-Smith (16.8 PPG, 6.4 APG) and Nneka Ogwumike (16.5 PPG, 7.2 RPG) led the charge, with a six-point possession late in the fourth quarter helping Seattle secure the win. Seattle has struggled with offensive consistency, averaging 79.3 points per game, but their defensive discipline has kept them competitive.
Phoenix Mercury (6-3, 5-1 Home)
The Mercury are off to their best start since 2018, coming off an 86-77 comeback win over the Golden State Valkyries. Lexi Held (24 PTS, 4 3PTM) and Satou Sabally (20.3 PPG, 8.1 RPG) fueled an 18-1 run in the final four minutes, overcoming an eight-point deficit. Phoenix dominated Seattle in their season opener, winning 81-59 while shooting 51.7% from the field. However, Seattle responded in their second matchup, securing a 77-70 victory behind Ogwumike and Diggins-Smith (24 PTS each).
Key Players to Watch
Seattle Storm
Skylar Diggins-Smith – All-Star caliber guard, averaging 16.8 PPG, 6.4 APG.
Nneka Ogwumike – Veteran leader, contributing 16.5 PPG, 7.2 RPG.
Gabby Williams – Versatile wing, averaging 14.5 PPG.
Phoenix Mercury
Satou Sabally – Leading scorer, averaging 20.3 PPG, 8.1 RPG.
Lexi Held – Emerging playmaker, coming off a career-high 24 points.
Alyssa Thomas – Key contributor, but questionable with a calf injury.
GAME ODDS
Seattle Storm – 4.5
Phoenix Mercury 157
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 6, 2025
