Seattle Storm W vs Phoenix Mercury W — 68:72, NBA W
NBA W
Thursday, June 4, 2026 • Climate Pledge Arena
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Storm W | 15 | 18 | 22 | 13 | 68 |
| Phoenix Mercury W | 21 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 72 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Seattle Storm W | Phoenix Mercury W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 28/73 | 24/64 |
| 3-Pointers | 9/33 | 3/22 |
| Free Throws | 3/5 | 21/27 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 44 |
| Assists | 17 | 17 |
| Steals | 10 | 11 |
| Blocks | 5 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 13 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Seattle Storm W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. JohnsonS | – | 9 | 4 | 5 | 3-11 | 2-6 | 1-2 |
| Stefanie DolsonS | – | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| N. HiedemanS | – | 15 | 4 | 4 | 6-17 | 3-8 | 0-1 |
| J. HorstonS | – | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2-5 | 1-4 | 0-0 |
| A. ThiamS | – | 18 | 6 | 2 | 9-17 | 0-4 | 0-0 |
| Z. Cooke | – | 9 | 1 | 0 | 4-9 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| M. Holmes | – | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2-5 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| J. Melbourne | – | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 2-2 |
| K. Samuelson | – | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1-7 | 1-5 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 68 | 34 | 17 | 28-73 | 9-33 | 3-5 |
Phoenix Mercury W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. ThomasS | – | 9 | 9 | 5 | 4-9 | 0-0 | 1-3 |
| K. CopperS | – | 16 | 6 | 1 | 4-14 | 2-6 | 6-6 |
| N. MackS | – | 16 | 10 | 2 | 7-7 | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Noemie BrochantS | – | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2-7 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Monique MakaniS | – | 12 | 6 | 2 | 3-8 | 1-4 | 5-7 |
| Valeriane Vukosavljevic | 03:32 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| D. Bonner | – | 10 | 2 | 1 | 3-12 | 0-7 | 4-5 |
| A. Held | – | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| J. Nogic | – | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Totals | 72 | 44 | 17 | 24-64 | 3-22 | 21-27 |
Game Recap
The Phoenix Mercury W edged the Seattle Storm W 72-68 in a tightly contested NBA W matchup, finishing with the stronger late-game execution to secure a four-point win. Phoenix controlled important stretches with efficient shooting and a clear advantage on the glass, while Seattle stayed within reach behind timely perimeter scoring and strong individual performances.
Key Takeaways
- →Phoenix Mercury W have a slight edge in advanced metrics with a higher True Shooting % (63
- →The market heavily favors Phoenix Mercury with an implied probability of 67
- →Phoenix Mercury W, despite their losing streak, have a slightly better offensive rating and have played fewer games in the last week compared to Seattle Storm W, which could give them a slight edge in terms of rest
- →Both teams have no significant injuries, but Phoenix Mercury's higher offensive rating (101
- →Phoenix Mercury W, despite their poor form, have a higher offensive rating and effective field goal percentage compared to Seattle Storm W