Chicago Sky Defeats Seattle Storm 95-90 in Close Contest
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 12:00 PM ET · Wintrust Arena
Chicago Sky 95, Seattle Storm 90, final. Our WNBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Seattle Storm vs Chicago Sky?
Chicago Sky beat Seattle Storm 95-90 at Wintrust Arena on July 15, 2026.
Who was favored in Seattle Storm vs Chicago Sky?
Chicago Sky were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -162 (about 62% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Chicago Sky edged out the Seattle Storm with a final score of 95-90 at Wintrust Arena. This victory marks the third consecutive win for the Sky over the Storm in their recent meetings, improving their series record to 3-1 against Seattle this season.
Both teams have struggled this season, with the Sky holding an 8-16 record and the Storm at 6-20. The Sky's recent form has seen them go 3-7 in their last ten games, with an average of 91.9 points scored and 92.2 points allowed. They are currently on a two-game losing streak, having lost to the Dallas Wings and the Los Angeles Sparks in their previous outings. In contrast, the Storm have also recorded a 3-7 record over their last ten games, averaging 85.4 points scored and allowing 88.1 points. They too are on a two-game losing streak, having fallen to the Washington Mystics and the Atlanta Dream.
At home, the Sky have a record of 2-2 in their last four games, while their away performance has been less impressive, with a 1-5 record. The Storm's home record stands at 2-2, but they have struggled on the road with a 1-5 record in their last six away games.
In terms of injuries, the Sky were missing key players Skylar Diggins, DiJonai Carrington, and Rickea Jackson, all of whom were ruled out due to various injuries. The Storm were without Natisha Hiedeman, who is out with a shoulder injury, and Awa Fam, who is out for non-injury related reasons. The absence of these players likely impacted both teams' strategies and performance on the court.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Sky favored by 3.5 points, with a total set at 169.5 for the game. The odds indicated a competitive matchup, reflecting the closely matched nature of the two teams this season.
The game featured several key scoring moments, particularly in the fourth quarter. Natasha Cloud played a crucial role for the Sky, contributing a significant three-point jumper and making critical free throws in the closing moments to secure the victory. Jade Melbourne of the Storm also made notable contributions, including a running layup and free throws that kept the game within reach.
Overall, this matchup highlighted the ongoing struggles of both teams this season, but also showcased moments of resilience and skill, particularly from the Sky, who managed to pull off a narrow victory despite the absence of key players.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | CHI -3.5 | 169.5 o -112 / u -108 | Seattle Storm +136 · Chicago Sky -162 |
Injury report
- Skylar DigginsOutKneeChicago Sky
- DiJonai CarringtonOutFootChicago Sky
- Rickea JacksonOutKneeChicago Sky
- Natisha HiedemanOutShoulderSeattle Storm
- Awa FamOutNot Injury RelatedSeattle Storm
Leaders
- PointsAzura Stevens20Chicago Sky
- AssistsNatasha Cloud6Chicago Sky
- ReboundsAzura Stevens8Chicago Sky
- PointsFlau'jae Johnson25Seattle Storm
- AssistsJade Melbourne5Seattle Storm
- ReboundsDominique Malonga12Seattle Storm
Recent form
Chicago Sky
Last 10: 3-7Streak L291.9 scored · 92.2 allowed per game2-2 at home
- L91-96at Dallas WingsJul 12
- L87-102at Los Angeles SparksJul 11
- W77-66at Phoenix MercuryJul 8
- L90-98at Las Vegas AcesJul 4
- L99-107vs Las Vegas AcesJun 28
- W124-94vs Portland FireJun 26
- W101-78vs Portland FireJun 25
- L63-92at Connecticut SunJun 22
- L92-93at Dallas WingsJun 21
- L95-96vs New York LibertyJun 18
Seattle Storm
Last 10: 3-7Streak L285.4 scored · 88.1 allowed per game1-5 away
- 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
- L73-93at Phoenix MercuryJun 20
- L89-94at Portland FireJun 18
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 |
| 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 |
Box score
| Stat | Seattle Storm | Chicago Sky |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 36-78 | 35-74 |
| Field goal % | 46 | 47 |
| Three-pointers | 4-25 | 11-32 |
| Three-point % | 16 | 34 |
| Free throws | 14-23 | 14-19 |
| Free throw % | 61 | 74 |
| Rebounds | 45 | 29 |
| Offensive rebounds | 16 | 6 |
| Defensive rebounds | 29 | 23 |
| Assists | 24 | 27 |
| Steals | 10 | 11 |
| Blocks | 4 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 20 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 17 | 6 |
| Points in the paint | 56 | 46 |
| Fouls | 18 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 14 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 1 | 96 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter52-61Jade Melbourne makes 21-foot step back jumpshot
- 3rd Quarter52-62Courtney Vandersloot makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter52-63Courtney Vandersloot makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter53-63Flau'jae Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter54-63Flau'jae Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter54-66Chloe Bibby makes 23-foot three point jumper (Azura Stevens assists)
- 3rd Quarter56-66Dominique Malonga makes two point shot
- 3rd Quarter56-68Chloe Bibby makes driving layup
- 3rd Quarter56-69Chloe Bibby makes free throw 1 of 1
- 3rd Quarter59-69Awa Fam makes 23-foot three point jumper (Flau'jae Johnson assists)
- 3rd Quarter59-71Chloe Bibby makes 2-foot layup (Natasha Cloud assists)
- 3rd Quarter59-73Gabriela Jaquez makes driving layup (Chloe Bibby assists)
- 3rd Quarter61-73Flau'jae Johnson makes 20-foot step back jumpshot (Jordan Horston assists)
- 3rd Quarter63-73Zia Cooke makes 11-foot pullup jump shot (Stefanie Dolson assists)
- 3rd Quarter64-73Zia Cooke makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter65-73Zia Cooke makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter65-75Gabriela Jaquez makes 2-foot layup (Chloe Bibby assists)
- 3rd Quarter65-77Elizabeth Williams makes running layup (Courtney Vandersloot assists)
- 3rd Quarter67-77Katie Lou Samuelson makes 13-foot jumper (Stefanie Dolson assists)
- 3rd Quarter69-77Natisha Hiedeman makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter69-80Rachel Banham makes 28-foot three point jumper (Elizabeth Williams assists)
- 4th Quarter71-80Dominique Malonga makes driving layup (Jade Melbourne assists)
- 4th Quarter73-80Flau'jae Johnson makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter73-83Natasha Cloud makes 28-foot three point jumper (Elizabeth Williams assists)
- 4th Quarter75-83Dominique Malonga makes layup (Flau'jae Johnson assists)
- 4th Quarter75-85Sydney Taylor makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter75-86Sydney Taylor makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter77-86Dominique Malonga makes 5-foot turnaround jump shot (Awa Fam assists)
- 4th Quarter79-86Jade Melbourne makes 1-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter81-86Awa Fam makes running layup (Flau'jae Johnson assists)
- 4th Quarter84-86Flau'jae Johnson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Natisha Hiedeman assists)
- 4th Quarter84-88Courtney Vandersloot makes 14-foot pullup jump shot (Natasha Cloud assists)
- 4th Quarter85-88Jade Melbourne makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter85-91Natasha Cloud makes 24-foot three point jumper (Courtney Vandersloot assists)
- 4th Quarter87-91Jade Melbourne makes running layup
- 4th Quarter88-91Jade Melbourne makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter88-93Azura Stevens makes 2-foot layup (Courtney Vandersloot assists)
- 4th Quarter90-93Dominique Malonga makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter90-94Natasha Cloud makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter90-95Natasha Cloud makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Chicago Sky, below favours Seattle Storm.
Venue
- Wintrust ArenaChicago, IL
- Attendance9025
- OfficialsMaj Forsberg, Randy Richardson, Kelly Broomfield
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