Tip‑off: 7:00 PM PT
Venue: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Washington
Capacity: ~17,100
Broadcast: ESPN+, FOX 13+ (Seattle), Monumental Sports Network, WNBA League Pass
Venue & Game Environment
Climate Pledge Arena is one of the league’s loudest and most defensively tilted home courts. Seattle’s length and switching defense typically hold opponents 4–7 points below their season average here. The Storm also play with more pace at home, averaging 3.8 more fast‑break points per game.
Washington enters on a West Coast swing and has struggled to close games late. Seattle is coming off a narrow loss and tends to bounce back well at home.
Injury Report
Washington Mystics
- Elena Delle Donne — Questionable (back tightness) Game‑time decision; her availability completely changes Washington’s offensive ceiling.
- Shakira Austin — Probable (ankle) Expected to play; key for interior defense.
- Ariel Atkins — Out (wrist) Major perimeter scoring loss.
Seattle Storm
- Jewell Loyd — Probable (hamstring) Expected to play; minutes may be monitored.
- Nneka Ogwumike — Probable (knee soreness) Should be active; has been Seattle’s most consistent scorer.
- Jordan Horston — Out (foot) Depth wing remains unavailable.
Team Records & Recent Form
Washington Mystics (2–3)
- Last 5: L–W–L–W–L
- Offensive Rating: 101.2
- Defensive Rating: 104.8
- Road Record: 0–2 Washington has been competitive but inconsistent. Without Atkins, their perimeter scoring has dipped, and they’ve struggled to generate clean looks late in games. Their defense is solid but vulnerable to elite shot‑creators.
Seattle Storm (3–4)
- Last 5: W–L–W–L–L
- Offensive Rating: 104.5
- Defensive Rating: 102.1
- Home Record: 2–1 Seattle has been streaky but dangerous. When Loyd and Ogwumike both score 18+, the Storm are 3–0. Their defense at home remains top‑tier, especially in the fourth quarter.
Key Player Matchups
1. Jewell Loyd vs. Brittney Sykes
- Loyd: 22.4 PPG, 4.1 APG
- Sykes: 14.7 PPG, elite perimeter defender Edge: Loyd Sykes can slow her down, but Loyd’s shot‑making at home is a different level.
2. Nneka Ogwumike vs. Shakira Austin
- Ogwumike: 18.1 PPG, 8.4 RPG
- Austin: 12.3 PPG, 7.9 RPG Edge: Ogwumike Austin’s defense is strong, but Ogwumike’s footwork and mid‑range game give her the advantage.
3. EDD (if active) vs. Ezi Magbegor
- Delle Donne: 17.8 PPG, 6.2 RPG
- Magbegor: 11.4 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 2.3 BPG Edge: Even If EDD plays, this becomes the matchup of the night. If she sits, Seattle gains a massive edge.
Series History
- 2025 Season: Seattle won 2–1
- Last 10 Meetings: Seattle leads 6–4
- At Climate Pledge Arena: Seattle has won 5 of last 6 vs. Washington
Seattle’s defense and home‑court energy have consistently dictated this matchup.
Betting Trends
Washington Mystics
- 2–5 ATS in last 7 road games
- Unders hit in 4 of last 6
- 1–6 in last 7 at Seattle
Seattle Storm
- 5–2 ATS in last 7 home games
- Unders hit in 3 of last 4
- 6–1 ATS in last 7 vs. Washington at home
GAME ODDS
Washington Mystics – 2.5
Seattle Storm 158
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, May 26, 2026
