WNBA Showdown: Storm vs Sun Promise Fireworks

We've got four mouth-watering matchups lined up that promise to deliver everything from nail-biting finishes to showdowns between titans.

First off, the Seattle Storm head east to take on the Connecticut Sun at 1 PM ET. These two teams have been trading blows all season long, with each side boasting a 7-5 record. The Sun are riding high after a three-game win streak, but don't count out the Storm just yet – they've got Breanna Stewart and Jewell Loyd to keep them in any contest.

Next up, it's the New York Liberty making their way to Washington D.C. to face off against the Mystics at 3 PM ET. The Mystics have been a force to be reckoned with this season, sitting comfortably atop the Eastern Conference with an impressive 9-3 record. But the Liberty are no pushovers – they've won three of their last four games and boast a balanced attack led by Sabrina Ionescu and Natasha Howard.

Later in the evening, we've got a pair of Western Conference heavyweights going head-to-head as the Las Vegas Aces travel to Los Angeles to take on the Sparks at 6 PM ET. The Aces have been on fire lately, winning six straight games and looking like a team that could challenge for the championship. But the Sparks are no slouches either – they've got Candace Parker and Nneka Ogwumike leading the charge, and they'll be eager to prove they can still compete with the best in the league.

Finally, we wrap things up with a showdown between the Phoenix Mercury and the Golden State Valkyries at 8:30 PM ET. The Mercury have been struggling lately, losing three games in a row, but they've got Diana Taurasi and Skylar Diggins-Smith to keep them in any game. As for the Valkyries, they're sitting pretty with a 7-5 record, thanks in large part to the play of Kia Nurse and Alyssa Thomas.

So buckle up, folks – today's WNBA slate is shaping up to be one for the ages.

Today's WNBA Slate

• Seattle Storm @ Connecticut Sun (1:00 PM ET)
• New York Liberty @ Washington Mystics (3:00 PM ET)
• Las Vegas Aces @ Los Angeles Sparks (6:00 PM ET)
• Phoenix Mercury @ Golden State Valkyries (8:30 PM ET)

Matchup Breakdown

Seattle Storm @ Connecticut Sun — 1:00 PM ET

The Storm and the Sun meet in a battle of Eastern Conference heavyweights, each team looking to assert dominance. Seattle aims to break their two-game skid, while Connecticut seeks to extend their three-game win streak.

H2H LAST 5 (Seattle Storm vs Connecticut Sun): CONNECTICUT SUN 1-4 | Avg margin: -8.6 Jul 28: L vs Seattle Storm 85-101 (-16) | Jul 11: L @ Connecticut Sun 65-79 (-14) | Jul 09: W vs Seattle Storm 93-83 (+10) | Jun 27: L @ Connecticut Sun 81-97 (-16) | Sep 03: L vs Seattle Storm 64-71 (-7) CONNECTICUT SUN LAST 5: 1-4 | Avg score: 72-91 | Avg margin: -18.6 May 08: L @ New York Liberty 75-106 (-31) | Sep 10: L vs Atlanta Dream 72-88 (-16) | Sep 08: L @ Atlanta Dream 62-87 (-25) | Sep 06: W vs Phoenix Mercury 87-84 (+3) | Sep 03: L @ Chicago Sky 64-88 (-24) SEATTLE STORM LAST 5: 2-3 | Avg score: 78-85 | Avg margin: -6.6 May 08: L vs Golden State Valkyries 80-91 (-11) | Sep 18: L @ Las Vegas Aces 73-74 (-1) | Sep 16: W vs Las Vegas Aces 86-83 (+3) | Sep 14: L @ Las Vegas Aces 77-102 (-25) | Sep 09: W vs Golden State Valkyries 74-73 (+1) CONNECTICUT SUN RECENT STATS: 75.0 PPG (L10) | 106.0 allowed (L10) | -31.0 diff | 0-10 L10 SEATTLE STORM RECENT STATS: 80.0 PPG (L10) | 91.0 allowed (L10) | -11.0 diff | 0-10 L10 INJURIES — Connecticut Sun: Shey Peddy (Out — injury, return: 2026-05-13); Aaliyah Edwards (Out — injury, return: 2026-05-13); Nell Angloma (Out — injury, return: 2026-05-13); Leila Lacan (Out — injury, return: 2026-05-18) INJURIES — Seattle Storm: Taina Mair (Out — injury, return: 2026-05-13); Katie Lou Samuelson (Out — Surgery, return: 2026-05-13); Awa Fam (Out — injury, return: 2026-05-20); Ezi Magbegor (Out — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-01) RANKINGS (last 10g): Connecticut Sun: #7, score: 24.2, L10: 0-10, ATS: 0% | Seattle Storm: #6, score: 40.4, L10: 0-10, ATS: 0% CONNECTICUT SUN KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg): Diamond Miller: 16.0 pts | 3.0 reb | 1.0 ast | +/-: -15.0 Tina Charles: 15.5 pts | 3.8 reb | 1.5 ast | +/-: -9.0 Marina Mabrey: 13.2 pts | 3.0 reb | 5.0 ast | +/-: -11.0 Brittney Griner: 13.0 pts | 6.0 reb | 2.0 ast | +/-: -21.0 SEATTLE STORM KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg): Nneka Ogwumike: 16.8 pts | 8.8 reb | 2.0 ast | +/-: -7.5 Skylar Diggins: 15.2 pts | 2.8 reb | 5.2 ast | +/-: -7.5 Erica Wheeler: 13.5 pts | 2.8 reb | 2.8 ast | +/-: -2.8 Jade Melbourne: 13.0 pts | 2.0 reb | 3.0 ast | +/-: -10.0

New York Liberty @ Washington Mystics — 3:00 PM ET

The Liberty and Mystics face off in a heated rivalry game, with both teams eager for a much-needed victory. New York looks to build on their recent win, while Washington hopes to bounce back from a tough loss.

H2H LAST 5 (New York Liberty vs Washington Mystics): WASHINGTON MYSTICS 0-5 | Avg margin: -16.2 Sep 09: L @ Washington Mystics 66-75 (-9) | Aug 28: L @ Washington Mystics 63-89 (-26) | Jun 05: L vs New York Liberty 78-86 (-8) | May 30: L vs New York Liberty 63-85 (-22) | Sep 17: L vs New York Liberty 71-87 (-16) WASHINGTON MYSTICS LAST 5: 1-4 | Avg score: 69-78 | Avg margin: -8.8 May 08: W @ Toronto Tempo 68-65 (+3) | Sep 09: L @ New York Liberty 66-75 (-9) | Sep 07: L vs Indiana Fever 65-94 (-29) | Sep 04: L vs Phoenix Mercury 69-75 (-6) | Aug 31: L @ Los Angeles Sparks 78-81 (-3) NEW YORK LIBERTY LAST 5: 3-2 | Avg score: 81-79 | Avg margin: +2.2 May 08: W vs Connecticut Sun 106-75 (+31) | Sep 19: L @ Phoenix Mercury 73-79 (-6) | Sep 17: L vs Phoenix Mercury 60-86 (-26) | Sep 14: W @ Phoenix Mercury 76-69 (+7) | Sep 11: W @ Chicago Sky 91-86 (+5) WASHINGTON MYSTICS RECENT STATS: 68.0 PPG (L10) | 65.0 allowed (L10) | +3.0 diff | 10-0 L10 NEW YORK LIBERTY RECENT STATS: 106.0 PPG (L10) | 75.0 allowed (L10) | +31.0 diff | 10-0 L10 INJURIES — Washington Mystics: Michaela Onyenwere (Out — injury, return: 2026-05-15); Cotie McMahon (Out — injury, return: 2026-05-15) INJURIES — New York Liberty: Satou Sabally (Out — injury, return: 2026-05-12); Rebecca Allen (Out — injury, return: 2026-05-12); Raquel Carrera (Out — injury, return: 2026-05-12); Leonie Fiebich (Out — injury, return: 2026-05-12); Sabrina Ionescu (Out — injury, return: 2026-05-24); Marine Fauthoux (Out — Surgery, return: 2026-06-03) RANKINGS (last 10g): Washington Mystics: #10, score: 4.0, L10: 10-0, ATS: 100% | New York Liberty: #5, score: 52.3, L10: 10-0, ATS: 100% WASHINGTON MYSTICS KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg): Kiki Iriafen: 15.8 pts | 10.6 reb | 1.4 ast | +/-: -4.0 Sonia Citron: 15.0 pts | 2.8 reb | 1.6 ast | +/-: -7.2 Shakira Austin: 13.6 pts | 8.0 reb | 2.0 ast | +/-: -5.0 Alysha Clark: 5.2 pts | 2.0 reb | 1.8 ast | +/-: -11.5 NEW YORK LIBERTY KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg): Breanna Stewart: 21.8 pts | 6.6 reb | 2.8 ast | +/-: +6.6 Betnijah Laney-Hamilton: 12.0 pts | 2.0 reb | 4.0 ast | +/-: +15.0 Julie Vanloo: 12.0 pts | 7.0 reb | 11.0 ast | +/-: +31.0 Sabrina Ionescu: 11.6 pts | 4.2 reb | 5.0 ast | +/-: +0.4

Las Vegas Aces @ Los Angeles Sparks — 6:00 PM ET

In the Western Conference showdown, the Aces travel to take on the Sparks, each team boasting impressive offensive firepower. Las Vegas aims to continue their six-game winning streak, while Los Angeles seeks to rebound after a disappointing defeat.

H2H LAST 5 (Las Vegas Aces vs Los Angeles Sparks): LOS ANGELES SPARKS 1-4 | Avg margin: -13.2 Sep 11: L vs Las Vegas Aces 75-103 (-28) | Jul 29: L vs Las Vegas Aces 74-89 (-15) | Jun 11: W @ Los Angeles Sparks 97-89 (+8) | May 30: L @ Los Angeles Sparks 81-96 (-15) | Aug 18: L @ Los Angeles Sparks 71-87 (-16) LOS ANGELES SPARKS LAST 5: 2-3 | Avg score: 83-91 | Avg margin: -7.8 Sep 11: L vs Las Vegas Aces 75-103 (-28) | Sep 09: W @ Phoenix Mercury 88-83 (+5) | Sep 07: W vs Dallas Wings 91-77 (+14) | Sep 05: L @ Atlanta Dream 85-104 (-19) | Sep 03: L @ Atlanta Dream 75-86 (-11) LAS VEGAS ACES LAST 5: 4-1 | Avg score: 87-87 | Avg margin: -0.8 May 09: L vs Phoenix Mercury 66-99 (-33) | Oct 10: W @ Phoenix Mercury 97-86 (+11) | Oct 08: W @ Phoenix Mercury 90-88 (+2) | Oct 05: W vs Phoenix Mercury 91-78 (+13) | Oct 03: W vs Phoenix Mercury 89-86 (+3) LAS VEGAS ACES RECENT STATS: 66.0 PPG (L10) | 99.0 allowed (L10) | -33.0 diff | 0-10 L10 INJURIES — Los Angeles Sparks: None listed INJURIES — Las Vegas Aces: None listed RANKINGS (last 10g): Las Vegas Aces: #1, score: 95.2, L10: 0-10, ATS: 0% LOS ANGELES SPARKS KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg): Dearica Hamby: 20.4 pts | 7.8 reb | 4.2 ast | +/-: -3.8 Kelsey Plum: 16.4 pts | 2.0 reb | 5.0 ast | +/-: -7.8 Rickea Jackson: 12.5 pts | 2.0 reb | 1.0 ast | +/-: -7.5 Julie Allemand: 10.0 pts | 2.0 reb | 4.5 ast | +/-: +2.5 LAS VEGAS ACES KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg): A'ja Wilson: 26.6 pts | 10.2 reb | 4.0 ast | +/-: +0.6 Jackie Young: 18.6 pts | 5.2 reb | 5.4 ast | +/-: -4.2 Jewell Loyd: 12.2 pts | 4.6 reb | 0.8 ast | +/-: +6.6 Dana Evans: 10.5 pts | 1.0 reb | 2.8 ast | +/-: +3.2

Phoenix Mercury @ Golden State Valkyries — 8:30 PM ET

The Mercury and Valkyries clash in a matchup of two teams with contrasting fortunes. Phoenix struggles to find consistency, while Golden State looks to build on their recent success. This game could be a turning point for either team's season.

H2H LAST 4 (Phoenix Mercury vs Golden State Valkyries): GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES 0-4 | Avg margin: -6.5 Aug 22: L @ Golden State Valkyries 72-81 (-9) | Aug 19: L vs Phoenix Mercury 91-98 (-7) | Jul 14: L vs Phoenix Mercury 77-78 (-1) | Jun 05: L @ Golden State Valkyries 77-86 (-9) GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES LAST 5: 1-4 | Avg score: 73-80 | Avg margin: -7.8 May 08: W @ Seattle Storm 91-80 (+11) | Sep 17: L vs Minnesota Lynx 74-75 (-1) | Sep 14: L @ Minnesota Lynx 72-101 (-29) | Sep 11: L @ Minnesota Lynx 53-72 (-19) | Sep 09: L @ Seattle Storm 73-74 (-1) PHOENIX MERCURY LAST 5: 1-4 | Avg score: 87-87 | Avg margin: +0.8 May 09: W @ Las Vegas Aces 99-66 (+33) | Oct 10: L vs Las Vegas Aces 86-97 (-11) | Oct 08: L vs Las Vegas Aces 88-90 (-2) | Oct 05: L @ Las Vegas Aces 78-91 (-13) | Oct 03: L @ Las Vegas Aces 86-89 (-3) GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES RECENT STATS: 91.0 PPG (L10) | 80.0 allowed (L10) | +11.0 diff | 10-0 L10 PHOENIX MERCURY RECENT STATS: 99.0 PPG (L10) | 66.0 allowed (L10) | +33.0 diff | 10-0 L10 INJURIES — Golden State Valkyries: Cecilia Zandalasini (Out — injury, return: 2026-05-13); Tiffany Hayes (Out — injury, return: 2026-05-13); Juste Jocyte (Out — injury, return: 2026-05-13); Iliana Rupert (Out — injury, return: 2027-05-01) INJURIES — Phoenix Mercury: Marta Suarez (Out — injury, return: 2026-05-12); Shay Ciezki (Out — injury, return: 2026-05-12); Monique Akoa Makani (Out — injury, return: 2026-05-19); Sami Whitcomb (Out — Surgery, return: 2026-06-17) RANKINGS (last 10g): Golden State Valkyries: #4, score: 59.8, L10: 10-0, ATS: 100% | Phoenix Mercury: #3, score: 67.9, L10: 10-0, ATS: 100% GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg): Janelle Salaun: 14.8 pts | 5.8 reb | 0.8 ast | +/-: -6.6 Veronica Burton: 13.0 pts | 3.6 reb | 8.0 ast | +/-: -5.8 Temi Fagbenle: 10.7 pts | 4.3 reb | 1.7 ast | +/-: -7.7 Cecilia Zandalasini: 8.8 pts | 2.8 reb | 1.2 ast | +/-: -5.0 PHOENIX MERCURY KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg): Kahleah Copper: 20.8 pts | 3.0 reb | 0.8 ast | +/-: -0.2 Jovana Nogic: 19.0 pts | 0.0 reb | 4.0 ast | +/-: +26.0 Satou Sabally: 16.2 pts | 4.5 reb | 2.2 ast | +/-: -2.2 Alyssa Thomas: 15.2 pts | 9.2 reb | 8.4 ast | +/-: -0.4

Final Word

As we wrap up today's WNBA action, there's no denying that the Seattle Storm vs Connecticut Sun game is one to keep an eye on. Both teams have been playing some of their best basketball this season and it promises to be a thrilling matchup. With the Storm looking to break their two-game skid and the Sun seeking to extend their three-game win streak, we're in for a treat. So grab your popcorn and settle in for an afternoon of top-notch WNBA basketball!