Seattle Storm W vs Chicago Sky W — 97:88, NBA W
NBA W
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 • Climate Pledge Arena
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Storm W | 22 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 97 |
| Chicago Sky W | 16 | 17 | 33 | 22 | 88 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Seattle Storm W | Chicago Sky W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 32/71 | 30/72 |
| 3-Pointers | 8/21 | 6/20 |
| Free Throws | 25/28 | 22/28 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 35 |
| Assists | 22 | 18 |
| Steals | 9 | 9 |
| Blocks | 4 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 15 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Dominique Malonga
26 PTS · 10 REB · 1 AST
D. Carrington
26 PTS · 6 REB · 1 AST
N. Hiedeman
18 PTS · 2 REB · 9 AST
Seattle Storm W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. HiedemanS | 33:17 | 18 | 2 | 9 | 3-10 | 0-3 | 12-12 |
| Dominique MalongaS | 29:48 | 26 | 10 | 1 | 9-14 | 3-4 | 5-7 |
| Ezi MagbegorS | 26:16 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2-8 | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| J. HorstonS | 23:07 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 3-7 | 0-2 | 4-5 |
| J. MelbourneS | 20:59 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 4-9 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| T. Thierry | 21:46 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 2-2 |
| Z. Cooke | 20:51 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 7-12 | 1-3 | 1-1 |
| A. Thiam | 13:44 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Stefanie Dolson | 10:12 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2-5 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 97 | 36 | 22 | 32-71 | 8-21 | 25-28 |
Chicago Sky W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. CloudS | 31:42 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 3-5 | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| K. CardosoS | 26:52 | 15 | 13 | 0 | 7-12 | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| C. VanderslootS | 26:01 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 2-7 | 1-3 | 8-9 |
| A. StevensS | 24:12 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 4-9 | 0-3 | 1-2 |
| J. SheldonS | 18:51 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2-5 | 1-4 | 0-0 |
| D. Carrington | 27:06 | 26 | 6 | 1 | 7-20 | 2-4 | 10-10 |
| E. Williams | 18:29 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1-5 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| R. Banham | 12:26 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3-6 | 2-5 | 0-1 |
| A. Coulibaly | 10:27 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| G. Jaquez | 03:54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 88 | 35 | 18 | 30-72 | 6-20 | 22-28 |
Game Recap
The Seattle Storm defeated the Chicago Sky 97-88, closing out a nine-point win behind a balanced offensive effort and a standout scoring performance from Dominique Malonga. Seattle generated efficient looks throughout the game, shooting 48.0% from the field and knocking down eight 3-pointers, while also moving the ball well with 22 assists.
Key Takeaways
- →Chicago Sky W has a superior Net Rating of +3
- →The market's implied probabilities slightly favor Seattle, but Chicago's superior offensive and defensive ratings suggest they have a slight edge
- →Both teams have similar rest and recent game schedules, minimizing fatigue as a factor
- →Both teams are relatively evenly matched in terms of recent form and home/away performance
- →Chicago Sky W has a slightly better offensive rating and net rating compared to Seattle Storm W, indicating a more efficient performance in recent games