Minnesota Lynx W vs Seattle Storm W score final 86-76 — Jul 22, 2026 | Score, box score & stats

The Minnesota Lynx are in the elite tier of the WNBA, sitting atop the Western Conference with a 22-6 record and a dominant point differential. They just defeated Seattle at home 105-102 on July 21st, and arrive for the return fixture as decisive favorites despite the back-to-back road status. Seattle is struggling mightily at 7-22, on a five-game losing streak, and has lost six straight games to quality opponents including Indiana, Chicago, Washington, and Atlanta. The Storm average just 81.5 PPG against 85.9 allowed—a -4.4 differential that ranks among the league's worst. Minnesota's defense (81.2 OPPG allowed) combined with their balanced offensive attack (90.0 PPG) creates a severe mismatch. Offensively, Odyssey Miles (18.6 PPG, 5.6 APG) and Kayla McBride (17.3 PPG) form one of the league's most potent scoring duos, supported by Natasha Howard's inside presence (15.5 PPG, 7.9 RPG). Seattle counters with Dominique's 15.5 PPG and Neka Hiedeman's playmaking, but their perimeter defense will struggle against Minnesota's shot creation. The pace favors Minnesota; they have better conditioning after winning five straight and will dictate tempo. Seattle's 5-game skid suggests compounding fatigue and confidence issues. The July 21st head-to-head was tight (105-102), but the context matters: that was at Minnesota's home, and Seattle got no respite. Today at Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle might provide more resistance, but Minnesota's elite defense and offensive balance should prevail comfortably. A 15-point Lynx victory is realistic given the form differential and coaching advantage. The Lynx's back-to-back situation is offset by their superior depth and the Storm's free-fall momentum.