Seattle Storm vs Chicago Sky
PREVIEW: The Seattle Storm enter Saturday's matchup against the Chicago Sky with playoff positioning firmly in their sights, sitting seventh in the league standings and just two games ahead of elimination. The Storm are in a tight battle for a playoff spot, having won five of their past six matchups, while the Sky are already out of playoff contention and have managed just two wins in their last 18 games. Led by Nneka Ogwumike's 18.1 points and 7.1 rebounds per game, and Skylar Diggins' 15.6 points and 6.0 assists, the Storm boast an offensive arsenal that averages 82.2 points per game on 45.3% shooting . Seattle brings depth to the court, with five players averaging double-digit scoring.
The Sky are anchored by Angel Reese, one of the WNBA's top rebounders and a consistent double threat who has been productive on the glass and in scoring. Reese leads Chicago with 14.4 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game, while Ariel Atkins contributes 13.7 points per game, helping the team average 76.0 points on 42.2% shooting. This will be the third meeting between the teams this season, with Seattle having won both previous encounters in Chicago. In their last matchup, the Sky showed improved competitiveness, with Reese and Atkins combining for 38 points, though the Storm still secured a 94-88 victory.