Seattle Storm W vs Portland W — 72:77, NBA W
NBA W
Sunday, July 5, 2026 • Climate Pledge Arena
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Storm W | 20 | 10 | 17 | 25 | 72 |
| Portland W | 10 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 77 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Seattle Storm W | Portland W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 24/71 | 25/68 |
| 3-Pointers | 8/29 | 4/25 |
| Free Throws | 16/18 | 23/25 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 47 |
| Assists | 16 | 17 |
| Steals | 14 | 9 |
| Blocks | 3 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 20 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Dominique Malonga
22 PTS · 5 REB · 1 AST
Carla Leite
20 PTS · 3 REB · 4 AST
N. Hiedeman
15 PTS · 2 REB · 4 AST
Seattle Storm W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. HiedemanS | 34:20 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 6-13 | 2-6 | 1-1 |
| A. ThiamS | 34:04 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 4-15 | 2-8 | 2-2 |
| F. JohnsonS | 30:36 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 0-5 | 0-3 | 1-2 |
| Dominique MalongaS | 18:33 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 7-17 | 2-5 | 6-7 |
| J. MelbourneS | 18:22 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| K. Samuelson | 17:30 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 2-2 |
| Z. Cooke | 15:50 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0-4 | 0-3 | 4-4 |
| Ezi Magbegor | 13:31 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 2-7 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Stefanie Dolson | 09:24 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| J. Horston | 07:50 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 72 | 31 | 16 | 24-71 | 8-29 | 16-18 |
Portland W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget CarletonS | 30:44 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 4-14 | 1-6 | 5-6 |
| S. A. BarkerS | 27:57 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2-7 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Megan GustafsonS | 27:27 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 4-7 | 1-4 | 1-1 |
| Carla LeiteS | 22:16 | 20 | 3 | 4 | 4-8 | 0-0 | 12-12 |
| E. EngstlerS | 21:48 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 3-8 | 1-5 | 2-2 |
| F. Buhner | 18:12 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 4-9 | 0-2 | 1-2 |
| Teja Oblak | 15:42 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2-7 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| N. Puoch | 14:52 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| S. Williams | 12:33 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Holly Winterburn | 08:29 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Totals | 77 | 47 | 17 | 25-68 | 4-25 | 23-25 |
Game Recap
Portland W earned a 77-72 win over Seattle Storm W, closing out a competitive game by five points. Portland’s efficiency and control on the glass were central to the result, as the team shot 49.0% from the field and finished with a 47-31 rebounding advantage. Seattle stayed within reach behind strong individual scoring, but Portland’s ability to generate extra possessions helped separate the teams.
Key Takeaways
- →Seattle Storm W has a slight edge in advanced shooting metrics with a higher True Shooting % and Effective FG% compared to Portland W
- →Portland W has a slightly better record and longer rest period, which may give them an edge despite their poor road performance
- →Portland W benefits from significant rest advantage with 6 days off compared to Seattle Storm W's back-to-back situation, which typically reduces performance
- →Despite both teams having no significant injuries, Portland W benefits from a longer rest period compared to Seattle Storm W, who are on a back-to-back
- →Portland W has a slight edge with a better record and more rest compared to Seattle Storm W, who are on a back-to-back