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Seattle Storm W vs Chicago Sky W Final Score 90-95 — Jul 15, 2026 | Score, Box Score & Stats

NBA W NBA W · Wintrust Arena

Scoreboard

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 T
Storm W 19 25 25 21 90
Chicago Sky W 26 30 21 18 95

AI PREDICTIONNeural Network Forecast

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This forecast was generated before tip-off — compare it with the final score above.

Q1Q2Q3Q4 T
Storm W 19182121 79
Chicago Sky W 21202221 84
Confidence: 52% Chicago Sky W favored
Chicago Sky hosts Seattle Storm in a matchup between two struggling WNBA franchises. The Sky rank 6th in the Eastern Conference with a 7-17 record and 86.6 PPG, while the Storm sit 8th in the Western Conference at 7-19 and a league-low 80.3 PPG. Chicago's recent form is erratic—two road losses to Dallas and Los Angeles followed by a home-court upset over Phoenix, then another loss to Las Vegas. Seattle has been similarly inconsistent, dropping three of its last four, though they did steal a win versus Los Angeles. Offensively, the Sky hold a modest advantage. R. Jackson has been their most reliable scorer at 16.0 PPG over recent games, while K. Cardoso provides interior presence at 13.6 PPG and 8.2 RPG. Seattle's N. Hiedeman anchors their attack at 15.6 PPG with 4.3 APG, but the Storm's overall scoring depth is thinner—F. Johnson (12.9 PPG) and Malonga Dominique (14.9 PPG) contribute, yet the team has mustered only 80.3 PPG this season. Defensively, neither team is robust, but Chicago allows 90.1 PPG versus Seattle's 84.7 PPG, hinting at the Storm's slightly more disciplined coverage. Home court should provide the decisive edge. Chicago at Wintrust Arena has the advantage of crowd support and no travel fatigue, which matters in a low-scoring affair. The prediction hinges on whether Jackson can set the early tone and whether Cardoso exploits mismatches against a Storm frontcourt that lacks size. Seattle's best path to victory runs through Hiedeman controlling tempo and Johnson hitting from distance, but the Road Warrior angle is thin here—both teams are struggling, and the Sky's superior talent and home advantage give them the nod in a tight, defensive battle that likely stays below 165 total points.

Scoring Dynamics

First Half (Q1-Q2) 78P Sluggish offensive start; both teams settling in
Second Half (Q3-Q4) 85P Slight pace increase; desperation boosts final quarters
Total Points 163 Range 155-171

Matchup Analysis

Chicago Sky W

Home court advantage
Better PPG average
Cardoso interior strength
Inconsistent form recently
Defensive vulnerability

Storm W

Hiedeman playmaking
Malonga rebounding edge
Road experience
Lowest scoring in league
Defensive inconsistency

Risk Factors

Both teams streaky shooters
Lower overall offensive execution
Home court edge minimal

Players to Watch

R. Jackson Chicago Sky W Leading scorer; must establish early to set tone for Sky
K. Cardoso Chicago Sky W Interior dominance critical against Storm's weak frontcourt
N. Hiedeman Storm W Storm's offensive engine; if contained, Seattle struggles further
F. Johnson Storm W Must provide consistent scoring to keep Storm competitive

Statistical Edges

First to Score Chicago Sky W 55%
Hottest Quarter Q3  

Game Preview

The opening quarter sees Chicago come out with slight purpose thanks to home energy. R. Jackson attacks early and scores 7 points in the first 6 minutes, helping the Sky to a 21-19 lead. Seattle's Hiedeman answers with two quick assists, keeping the Storm competitive, but loose perimeter defense allows Jackson another bucket late in Q1. The second quarter stalls offensively for both sides. Jackson sits briefly, and the Sky's bench cannot sustain momentum. Cardoso tries to anchor paint defense but fouls twice; Seattle closes the half within two at 41-39, with Hiedeman and Johnson combining to keep the Storm afloat despite continued offensive struggles. Chicago reasserts control in the third quarter. Jackson returns energized and scores 6 points in a 22-21 Sky quarter; Cardoso's interior dominance keeps Seattle's Malonga in check. The Storm cannot find offensive rhythm, and by the end of Q3, Chicago leads 63-60. Seattle's coaching staff calls timeout to spark life, and Hiedeman does find Johnson for a corner three in the early fourth, pulling within one. However, Jackson answers with a pull-up three, and the Sky's home-court noise proves decisive in the final five minutes. Chicago runs out the clock with steady possessions, and Jackson adds 5 more fourth-quarter points. Despite a late Storm surge featuring a Hiedeman three-pointer and a Johnson bucket, the Sky hold firm and close out 84-79, escaping the upset bid on their home floor.
Both teams are struggling offensively and defensively, making this volatile. Home court and Jackson's recent form give Chicago a slight edge, but neither team inspires confidence. The narrow 5-point margin reflects the inherent toss-up nature of two sub-.300 franchises with inconsistent execution and low scoring output.

Team Stats

Storm W
STAT
Chicago Sky W
32 Field Goals Made 24
4 3-Pointers Made 11
14 Free Throws Made 14
45 Rebounds 29
24 Assists 27
10 Steals 11
4 Blocks 4
16 Turnovers 14
TeamFGFG%3P3P%FTFT%REBOREBDREBASTSTLBLKTOPF
Storm W
32/53 60% 4/25 16% 14/23 61% 45 - - 24 10 4 16 -
Chicago Sky W
24/42 57% 11/32 34% 14/19 74% 29 - - 27 11 4 14 -

Seattle Storm W vs Chicago Sky W — Game Recap

Chicago Sky W beat Seattle Storm W 95-90 in NBA W play on July 15, 2026 at Wintrust Arena.

Chicago Sky W led 56-44 at halftime, and they finished the job with a 5-point margin.

F. Johnson led Seattle Storm W with 25 points. A. Stevens led Chicago Sky W with 20 points (8 rebounds).

Before tip-off, our AI model predicted Chicago Sky W to win 84-79 — the pick was correct. The forecast projected 163 total points against 185 actually scored; the full quarter-by-quarter prediction for this game is free to view on this page.

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Seattle Storm W — Players

PlayerMINPTSREBASTFG3PFT
F. JohnsonS
31:05 25 6 4 10/12 1/5 2/3
Malonga DominiqueS
29:07 16 12 4 6/13 0/3 4/9
A. ThiamS
31:00 14 7 3 4/9 2/6 0/0
J. MelbourneS
25:35 11 3 5 4/6 0/1 3/4
N. HiedemanS
30:28 6 3 3 3/6 0/5 0/0
K. SamuelsonB
20:27 11 3 0 3/3 1/1 2/3
Z. CookeB
08:55 6 1 1 2/4 0/2 2/2
J. HorstonB
14:24 1 4 2 0/0 0/1 1/2
Dolson StefanieB
09:01 0 6 2 0/0 0/1 0/0

Chicago Sky W — Players

PlayerMINPTSREBASTFG3PFT
A. StevensS
33:05 20 8 4 5/10 3/6 1/2
S. TaylorS
24:35 17 5 0 6/9 1/6 2/3
N. CloudS
29:58 13 2 6 1/2 2/3 5/6
C. VanderslootS
20:00 8 1 6 1/2 1/3 3/4
E. WilliamsS
27:30 5 7 4 2/6 0/0 1/2
Bibby ChloeB
19:25 14 1 4 3/5 2/6 2/2
G. JaquezB
18:56 10 2 1 5/6 0/4 0/0
R. BanhamB
09:32 6 2 1 0/1 2/3 0/0
J. SheldonB
16:59 2 1 1 1/1 0/1 0/0

Season Comparison

Storm W
STAT
Chicago Sky W
6-20 Record 8-16
.231 PCT .333
8 Position (Western Conference / Eastern Conference) 6
2090 Points For 2082
2223 Points Against 2153
26 Games Played 24
- Streak -
80.3 Points Per Game 86.6
84.7 Opp. Points Per Game 90.1

Storm W Recent

Jul 12 @ Mystics W 79-84 L
Jul 10 @ Dream W 78-89 L
Jul 7 @ Sparks W 82-64 W
Jul 5 vs Fire W 77-72 L
Jul 3 @ Mercury W 67-90 L

Chicago Sky W Recent

Jul 12 @ Dallas Wings W 91-96 L
Jul 11 @ Sparks W 87-102 L
Jul 8 @ Mercury W 77-66 W
Jul 4 @ Aces W 90-98 L
Jun 28 vs Aces W 107-99 L

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