Seattle Storm: 2nd half goals in the playoff push towards another championship

The Seattle Storm hold a 14-9 record, ranking 4th in the WNBA behind the Connecticut Sun, New York Liberty, and league-leading Minnesota Lynx (20-4). The team, led by Nneka Ogwumike and Skylar Diggins-Smith, exhibits strong chemistry but faces long championship odds at 22/1, reflecting low expectations despite their playoff position.

Betting markets favor the Liberty (+180) and Lynx (+200) for the title, with Seattle sixth in title odds. Advanced metrics give the Storm a 99.6% probability of making the playoffs, though winning the championship remains a significant challenge. The team is on pace for 27 wins—two more than last season's 25-15 finish—despite having four additional games in the 2025 schedule.

To contend with top teams, the Storm must increase three-point volume (currently 22 attempts per game, 9th in frequency) while maintaining their elite accuracy (5th in percentage). Defensively, they rank 5th (98.9 efficiency) but trail the Lynx (94.8), requiring lockdown performances against stars like Caitlin Clark and Breanna Stewart in potential playoff matchups.

Currently projected as the 4th seed, Seattle would have first-round home-court advantage but aims to climb higher. They trail the Sun by 1.5 games and the Liberty by 2 games; securing the 2nd seed would guarantee home-court until the Finals. The Storm open their post-break schedule against lower-ranked opponents (Dallas Wings, Chicago Sky, Washington Mystics), presenting an opportunity to build momentum toward playoff positioning.