Game Overview
This is the third meeting of the season between these two powerhouses. The series is tied 1–1, with Las Vegas edging Seattle 75–70 on June 1, and Seattle looking to return the favor on the Aces’ home court. The Storm have won four of their last five, while the Aces have dropped four of five and are still without their MVP centerpiece.
Seattle Storm: Riding Momentum
Record: 7–5 (4–2 on the road)
Last Game: 98–67 win over Los Angeles Sparks
Key Player: Skylar Diggins-Smith – 17.8 PPG, 6.2 APG
Strengths:
Elite shooting: Seattle leads the WNBA in field goal percentage (47.3%) and three-point shooting (37.7%).
Ball movement: Averaging 23.1 assists per game over their last 10, second-best in the league.
Defensive pressure: Forcing 14.7 turnovers per game and leading the league in steals (8.1 SPG).
X-Factors:
Nneka Ogwumike is coming off a 26-point performance on 75% shooting.
Gabby Williams leads the league in steals (2.7 SPG) and ranks among the top guards in defensive stocks.
Las Vegas Aces: Searching for Stability
Record: 5–6 (3–2 at home)
Last Game: 76–62 loss to Minnesota Lynx
Key Player: Jackie Young – 18.3 PPG, 3.7 APG
Strengths:
Star power: Even without A’ja Wilson, the Aces boast a veteran core with Young, Chelsea Gray, and Jewell Loyd.
Home-court edge: Historically strong at Michelob ULTRA Arena (28–16 all-time vs Seattle at home).
Concerns:
A’ja Wilson’s status: Still in concussion protocol; her absence has coincided with a 1–4 skid.
Turnovers: Averaging 18 per game over the last three contests, up from 11 earlier in the season.
Shooting woes: Last in the league in FG% (38.7%) and struggling to generate consistent offense.
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Category | Seattle Storm | Las Vegas Aces |
| Points Per Game | 82.1 (6th) | 79.1 (9th) |
| FG% | 47.3% (1st) | 38.7% (12th) |
| 3PT% | 37.7% (1st) | 33.6% (6th) |
| Points Allowed | 78.0 (6th) | 82.5 (9th) |
| Turnovers Forced | 14.7 | 13.4 |
Seattle’s offensive rhythm and defensive intensity give them a clear edge, especially if Wilson remains sidelined. Expect Diggins-Smith and Ogwumike to control the tempo, while Las Vegas will need a near-flawless outing from Young and Gray to stay competitive.
GAME ODDS
Seattle Storm – 2
Las Vegas Aces 161
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 19, 2025
