PREVIEW: The New York Liberty and Seattle Storm are set to clash in a pivotal WNBA matchup at Barclays Center, with both teams looking to solidify their playoff positioning. The Storm currently sit in fifth place with an 11-7 record, while the Liberty hold the second seed at 12-5. The game is scheduled for Sunday at 1:00 PM EDT, with the Liberty installed as betting favorites. The New York Liberty, who rank first in both 3-point and rim-defense and open as 5.5-point favorites (–225 on DraftKings), will host the Seattle Storm on Sunday, July 6 at 1:00 PM EDT. Seattle enters the game with the league’s best turnover rate and second-best ability to force turnovers but ranks near the bottom in offensive rebounding (12th) and defending shots at the rim (13th). Without Jonquel Jones, the Liberty's defensive rating has climbed to 97.8 (still third in the league), but they continue to generate high-quality looks and lead the league in scoring. Skylar Diggins-Smith has been the Storm's leader this season, averaging 18.5 points, 5.9 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. The Storm's ShotQuality data reveals interesting team dynamics, including a low turnover rate (ranked 1st) and an ability to force turnovers (ranked 2nd). Notably, Seattle ranks third in the WNBA for points in the paint and averages 7.9 made 3-pointers per game, which will be tested against New York's defensive strengths.