Seattle Storm Defeats New York Liberty 99-88
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 10:00 PM ET · Climate Pledge Arena
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Quick answers
Who won New York Liberty vs Seattle Storm?
Seattle Storm beat New York Liberty 99-88 at Climate Pledge Arena on June 25, 2026.
Who was favored in New York Liberty vs Seattle Storm?
New York Liberty were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -355 (about 78% implied). The underdog won.
In a notable matchup at Climate Pledge Arena, the Seattle Storm secured a 99-88 victory over the New York Liberty. This win marked a significant moment for the Storm, who have struggled throughout the season, holding a home record of 4-15 prior to this game. The victory also highlights the Storm's resilience, as they ended a ten-game losing streak, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure.
The Storm's recent form had been troubling, with their last ten games resulting in a record of 0-10. They averaged 78.2 points scored while allowing 89.6 points per game during that stretch. Their last five games had seen them average 85.4 points scored and 92.6 points allowed, indicating a defensive vulnerability that the Liberty aimed to exploit. The Storm's home record was particularly poor, as they had not won a game at home in their last ten attempts.
Conversely, the New York Liberty entered the game with a much more favorable record of 12-7, having won eight of their last ten games. They averaged 89.7 points scored and allowed 81.4 points during that period, demonstrating a strong offensive and defensive performance. Their recent form included a win against the Las Vegas Aces just days prior, which added to their confidence heading into this matchup. The Liberty had also performed well on the road, with a record of 4-1 in their last five away games.
In terms of previous meetings, the Liberty had won the series 2-1 against the Storm, which included a loss in their last encounter on September 6, 2025, where they fell 76-84. This history added an extra layer of intrigue to the game, as the Storm sought to even the score.
Injury concerns were present for both teams. The Storm were missing Natisha Hiedeman due to a shoulder injury and Awa Fam for non-injury related reasons. The Liberty were without Satou Sabally, who was sidelined due to a concussion. These absences likely impacted both teams' strategies and rotations throughout the game.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Liberty favored by 8.5 points, with a total set at 167.5. The odds reflected the Liberty's stronger season performance compared to the Storm, who were seen as underdogs with a moneyline of +280, while the Liberty's moneyline stood at -355.
Game conditions were typical for a summer evening, with a lively atmosphere at Climate Pledge Arena, which likely energized the home team. The Storm capitalized on this home-court advantage, ultimately leading to their victory.
Key moments in the game included several scoring plays in the fourth quarter that helped the Storm maintain their lead. Flau'jae Johnson made crucial free throws, and Dominique Malonga contributed with a layup that brought the score to 99-86. Sabrina Ionescu of the Liberty attempted to close the gap with a driving layup, but it was not enough to change the outcome.
The Storm's performance in this game could signal a turning point in their season, while the Liberty will need to regroup as they look to bounce back from this defeat.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | NY -8.5 | 167.5 o -112 / u -108 | New York Liberty -355 · Seattle Storm +280 |
Injury report
- Natisha HiedemanOutShoulderSeattle Storm
- Awa FamOutNot Injury RelatedSeattle Storm
- Satou SaballyOutConcussionNew York Liberty
Leaders
- PointsFlau'jae Johnson28Seattle Storm
- AssistsJade Melbourne7Seattle Storm
- ReboundsDominique Malonga10Seattle Storm
- PointsJonquel Jones26New York Liberty
- AssistsSabrina Ionescu5New York Liberty
- ReboundsJonquel Jones8New York Liberty
Recent form
Seattle Storm
Last 10: 0-10Streak L1078.2 scored · 89.6 allowed per game0-4 at home
- L110-112vs Dallas WingsJun 23
- L73-93at Phoenix MercuryJun 20
- L89-94at Portland FireJun 18
- L72-76vs Golden State ValkyriesJun 13
- L83-88vs Los Angeles SparksJun 11
- L91-101at Las Vegas AcesJun 9
- L68-88at Minnesota LynxJun 6
- L68-72vs Phoenix MercuryJun 4
- L56-79at Dallas WingsJun 2
- L72-93at Toronto TempoMay 30
New York Liberty
Last 10: 8-2Streak W189.7 scored · 81.4 allowed per game4-1 away
- W87-76at Las Vegas AcesJun 24
- L97-98at Los Angeles SparksJun 22
- L83-86vs Washington MysticsJun 19
- W96-95at Chicago SkyJun 18
- W86-64vs Washington MysticsJun 14
- W104-90at Atlanta DreamJun 11
- W89-80at Connecticut SunJun 8
- W83-75vs Indiana FeverJun 7
- W97-82vs Toronto TempoJun 3
- W75-68vs Phoenix MercuryMay 29
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | - | 14 | W1 | .650 | 26 |
| Indiana | - | 14 | W2 | .650 | 26 |
| New York | 2 | 16 | W1 | .600 | 24 |
| Washington | 2 | 16 | L1 | .600 | 24 |
| Chicago | 11 | 25 | L3 | .375 | 15 |
| Toronto | 15 | 29 | L4 | .275 | 11 |
| Connecticut | 16 | 30 | L3 | .250 | 10 |
| 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 | New York Liberty | Seattle Storm |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 32-71 | 39-75 |
| Field goal % | 45 | 52 |
| Three-pointers | 10-36 | 9-28 |
| Three-point % | 28 | 32 |
| Free throws | 14-20 | 12-15 |
| Free throw % | 70 | 80 |
| Rebounds | 28 | 39 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 26 |
| Assists | 21 | 18 |
| Steals | 9 | 8 |
| Blocks | 3 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 15 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 21 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 54 |
| Fouls | 15 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 4 | 16 |
| Lead changes | 5 | 5 |
| Time in front | 6 | 92 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter51-60Rebekah Gardner makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter52-60Rebekah Gardner makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter52-63Natisha Hiedeman makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jade Melbourne assists)
- 3rd Quarter54-63Han Xu makes layup (Rebekah Gardner assists)
- 3rd Quarter54-65Jade Melbourne makes 10-foot driving floating jump shot
- 3rd Quarter54-67Jade Melbourne makes driving layup
- 3rd Quarter57-67Leonie Fiebich makes 25-foot three point jumper (Han Xu assists)
- 3rd Quarter57-69Dominique Malonga makes layup (Flau'jae Johnson assists)
- 3rd Quarter60-69Marine Johannes makes 25-foot three pointer
- 3rd Quarter60-72Flau'jae Johnson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jade Melbourne assists)
- 4th Quarter63-72Marine Johannes makes 24-foot three point jumper (Han Xu assists)
- 4th Quarter65-72Jonquel Jones makes layup (Marine Johannes assists)
- 4th Quarter65-75Zia Cooke makes 22-foot three point jumper (Natisha Hiedeman assists)
- 4th Quarter65-78Flau'jae Johnson makes 24-foot running jump shot
- 4th Quarter65-81Awa Fam makes 24-foot three point jumper (Flau'jae Johnson assists)
- 4th Quarter67-81Sabrina Ionescu makes 2-foot layup (Marine Johannes assists)
- 4th Quarter68-81Sabrina Ionescu makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter70-81Raquel Carrera makes 8-foot layup (Sabrina Ionescu assists)
- 4th Quarter70-83Flau'jae Johnson makes running layup
- 4th Quarter73-83Jonquel Jones makes 24-foot three point jumper (Sabrina Ionescu assists)
- 4th Quarter73-85Jade Melbourne makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter73-86Jade Melbourne makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter76-86Jonquel Jones makes 26-foot three point jumper (Pauline Astier assists)
- 4th Quarter76-88Awa Fam makes 2-foot layup (Jade Melbourne assists)
- 4th Quarter76-89Awa Fam makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter78-89Pauline Astier makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter79-89Pauline Astier makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter81-89Sabrina Ionescu makes 12-foot floating jump shot
- 4th Quarter81-91Flau'jae Johnson makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter81-93Jade Melbourne makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter82-93Sabrina Ionescu makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter83-93Sabrina Ionescu makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter84-93Leonie Fiebich makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter84-95Flau'jae Johnson makes running layup
- 4th Quarter85-95Jonquel Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter86-95Jonquel Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter86-96Jade Melbourne makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter86-97Flau'jae Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter86-99Dominique Malonga makes layup (Jade Melbourne assists)
- 4th Quarter88-99Sabrina Ionescu makes driving layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Seattle Storm, below favours New York Liberty.
Venue
- Climate Pledge ArenaSeattle, WA
- Attendance11968
- OfficialsTim Greene, Angel Kent, Jason Alabanza
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