Minnesota Lynx Edge Seattle Storm in Close Contest
Monday, July 20, 2026, 10:00 PM ET · Climate Pledge Arena
Minnesota Lynx 105, Seattle Storm 102, final. Our WNBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Minnesota Lynx vs Seattle Storm?
Minnesota Lynx beat Seattle Storm 105-102 at Climate Pledge Arena on July 20, 2026.
Who was favored in Minnesota Lynx vs Seattle Storm?
Minnesota Lynx were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -455 (about 82% implied). The favorite won.
The Minnesota Lynx secured a narrow victory over the Seattle Storm, finishing the game with a score of 105 to 102. This matchup, held at Climate Pledge Arena, showcased the Lynx's dominance in the series, as they have now won all three meetings this season against the Storm.
Entering this game, the Seattle Storm had a record of 6 wins and 22 losses, while the Minnesota Lynx boasted a strong 21 wins and 6 losses. The Storm's recent form was concerning, with a record of 3 wins and 7 losses over their last 10 games, and they were on a four-game losing streak. In contrast, the Lynx were riding a five-game winning streak, having won 7 of their last 10 games. The Storm averaged 88.9 points scored while allowing 89.9 points in their last 10 games, whereas the Lynx averaged 89.4 points scored and allowed 87.1 points during the same span.
At home, the Storm had a record of 2 wins and 2 losses in their last 4 games, while their away record was significantly weaker at 1 win and 5 losses. The Lynx, on the other hand, had a solid away record of 3 wins and 1 loss in their last 4 away games, contributing to their overall success this season.
In terms of previous meetings, the Lynx had previously defeated the Storm on June 6, 2026, with a score of 88 to 68, and in the 2025 season, they had won two out of three encounters. The Storm's last victory over the Lynx came on August 29, 2025, when they won 93 to 79.
Injury concerns also played a role in this matchup. The Storm were without Natisha Hiedeman due to a shoulder injury and Awa Fam for non-injury-related reasons. The Lynx were missing Elena Buenavida, Antonia Delaere, and Dorka Juhasz, all for non-injury-related reasons as well.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Lynx favored by 9.5 points, with a total set at 175.5. The moneyline reflected the Lynx's strong position at -455, while the Storm were at +350.
The conditions during the game were competitive, with both teams fighting hard for every point. The final moments were particularly tense, with Olivia Miles hitting a crucial 17-foot fadeaway jump shot to give the Lynx a slight edge at 101 to 98. Free throws from Flau'jae Johnson and Kayla McBride helped extend the Lynx's lead, while the Storm's Awa Fam and Courtney Williams made late attempts to close the gap.
Overall, this game highlighted the Lynx's ability to maintain their winning streak and further emphasized the struggles faced by the Storm this season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MIN -9.5 | 175.5 o +102 / u -122 | Minnesota Lynx -455 · Seattle Storm +350 |
Injury report
- Natisha HiedemanOutShoulderSeattle Storm
- Awa FamOutNot Injury RelatedSeattle Storm
- Elena BuenavidaOutCoach's DecisionMinnesota Lynx
- Antonia DelaereOutNot Injury RelatedMinnesota Lynx
- Dorka JuhaszOutNot Injury RelatedMinnesota Lynx
Leaders
- PointsFlau'jae Johnson26Seattle Storm
- AssistsNatisha Hiedeman10Seattle Storm
- ReboundsAwa Fam11Seattle Storm
- PointsKayla McBride33Minnesota Lynx
- AssistsOlivia Miles8Minnesota Lynx
- ReboundsNatasha Howard12Minnesota Lynx
Recent form
Seattle Storm
Last 10: 3-7Streak L488.9 scored · 89.9 allowed per game2-2 at home
- L107-110at Indiana FeverJul 17
- L90-95at Chicago SkyJul 15
- L79-84at Washington MysticsJul 12
- L78-89at Atlanta DreamJul 10
- W82-64at Los Angeles SparksJul 7
- L72-77vs Portland FireJul 5
- L67-90at Phoenix MercuryJul 3
- W105-90vs Atlanta DreamJun 28
- W99-88vs New York LibertyJun 26
- L110-112vs Dallas WingsJun 23
Minnesota Lynx
Last 10: 7-3Streak W589.4 scored · 87.1 allowed per game3-1 away
- W101-93vs Portland FireJul 19
- W96-87vs Los Angeles SparksJul 15
- W104-100vs Phoenix MercuryJul 14
- W90-85vs New York LibertyJul 11
- W86-80at Connecticut SunJul 8
- L89-90vs Connecticut SunJul 7
- L86-99at New York LibertyJul 3
- W85-77at Dallas WingsJun 28
- W78-76at Washington MysticsJun 24
- L79-84vs Washington MysticsJun 21
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | - | 9 | L2 | .775 | 31 |
| Golden State | 2 | 11 | W4 | .725 | 29 |
| Las Vegas | 4 | 13 | W3 | .675 | 27 |
| Dallas | 7 | 16 | W4 | .600 | 24 |
| Portland | 15 | 24 | L1 | .400 | 16 |
| Los Angeles | 16 | 25 | W2 | .375 | 15 |
| Phoenix | 17 | 26 | W1 | .350 | 14 |
| Seattle | 23 | 32 | L1 | .200 | 8 |
Box score
| Stat | Minnesota Lynx | Seattle Storm |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 37-76 | 35-70 |
| Field goal % | 49 | 50 |
| Three-pointers | 10-24 | 13-28 |
| Three-point % | 42 | 46 |
| Free throws | 21-22 | 19-22 |
| Free throw % | 95 | 86 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 32 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 22 |
| Assists | 20 | 23 |
| Steals | 10 | 4 |
| Blocks | 2 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 2 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 13 | 21 |
| Fast-break points | 20 | 7 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 38 |
| Fouls | 18 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 11 | 4 |
| Lead changes | 14 | 14 |
| Time in front | 70 | 19 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter71-70Dominique Malonga makes 2-foot layup (Jade Melbourne assists)
- 3rd Quarter74-70Olivia Miles makes 24-foot three pointer (Anastasiia Olairi Kosu assists)
- 3rd Quarter77-70Kayla McBride makes 22-foot running jump shot (Olivia Miles assists)
- 3rd Quarter77-72Zia Cooke makes driving layup
- 3rd Quarter77-73Zia Cooke makes free throw 1 of 1
- 3rd Quarter78-73Anastasiia Olairi Kosu makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter79-73Anastasiia Olairi Kosu makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter79-76Katie Lou Samuelson makes 22-foot three point jumper (Jade Melbourne assists)
- 3rd Quarter79-77Katie Lou Samuelson makes free throw flagrant 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter81-77Courtney Williams makes 16-foot running pullup jump shot (Dorka Juhasz assists)
- 4th Quarter82-77Dorka Juhasz makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter82-80Flau'jae Johnson makes 27-foot three point jumper (Awa Fam assists)
- 4th Quarter82-81Dominique Malonga makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter82-82Dominique Malonga makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter82-84Dominique Malonga makes 2-foot layup (Natisha Hiedeman assists)
- 4th Quarter82-86Dominique Malonga makes 3-foot layup (Natisha Hiedeman assists)
- 4th Quarter83-86Olivia Miles makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter84-86Olivia Miles makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter84-88Awa Fam makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter86-88Courtney Williams makes 7-foot floating jump shot (Olivia Miles assists)
- 4th Quarter86-90Dominique Malonga makes 7-foot driving floating jump shot (Natisha Hiedeman assists)
- 4th Quarter87-90Kayla McBride makes free throw 1 of 3
- 4th Quarter88-90Kayla McBride makes free throw 2 of 3
- 4th Quarter89-90Kayla McBride makes free throw 3 of 3
- 4th Quarter92-90Kayla McBride makes 23-foot three point jumper (Olivia Miles assists)
- 4th Quarter92-92Zia Cooke makes 7-foot two point shot (Natisha Hiedeman assists)
- 4th Quarter94-92Olivia Miles makes 7-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter96-92Courtney Williams makes 19-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter96-95Flau'jae Johnson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Natisha Hiedeman assists)
- 4th Quarter98-95Olivia Miles makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter99-95Olivia Miles makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter99-98Zia Cooke makes 25-foot three point jumper (Awa Fam assists)
- 4th Quarter101-98Olivia Miles makes 17-foot fade away jump shot
- 4th Quarter101-99Flau'jae Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter101-100Natisha Hiedeman makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter102-100Kayla McBride makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter103-100Kayla McBride makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter103-102Awa Fam makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter104-102Courtney Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter105-102Courtney Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Seattle Storm, below favours Minnesota Lynx.
Venue
- Climate Pledge ArenaSeattle, WA
- Attendance12500
- OfficialsAmy Bonner, Toni Patillo, Kevin Fahy
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