The Seattle Storm (3-4) will host the Washington Mystics (2-3) at Climate Pledge Arena on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
The game will air on CW Seattle, MNMT, and Amazon Prime Video.
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This matchup follows Seattle's 97-85 victory over Washington, where Natisha Hiedeman scored 24 points. The Storm now face significant frontcourt changes due to injuries.
Seattle will be without Dominique Malonga (concussion) and Ezi Magbegor (foot injury).
However, 19-year-old Spanish rookie Awa Fam made her debut recently, recording 10 points, two rebounds, and one steal in 20 minutes off the bench.
Sheryl Swoopes Praises Young Talent
Four-time WNBA champion Sheryl Swoopes praised the potential of Seattle's frontcourt during an episode of The Women's Hoop Show on May 26.
"That kid's gonna be nice," Swoopes said. She expressed high expectations despite the current injuries affecting the team's rotation.
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"Seeing Awa Fam on the floor the other day, I was like, 'Oh. Oh, I get it.'
And then on the sideline to see Ezi in street clothes, Dom in street clothes, I was like, 'It's unfair,'" Swoopes added.
Statistical Comparison
The Mystics average 83.8 points per game, 2.1 points more than the 81.7 points the Storm allow.
Conversely, Seattle averages 81.7 points per game, while Washington gives up 90.8 points to opponents.
Washington's Shakira Austin averages 15.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per contest.
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For Seattle, Hiedeman maintains an average of 13.7 points and 4.1 assists per game.
