The symmetry is almost poetic, though not in a way New York would enjoy. Over their last ten, the Liberty limp in at 4-6, while the Storm surge with a 6-4 edge. At every turn, Seattle has proven the power of its coffee by outlasting and outmuscling some of the league’s grittiest challengers, New York included. Twice already this season, they have left the Liberty searching for answers, and now they will stand just one win shy of a season sweep over a squad that once sat proudly in second place.

So, can Seattle brew one more perfect storm and finish the job? Or will New York finally reclaim its bite and salvage pride before it’s too late? Let’s break down Seattle Storm vs New York Liberty for you.

Seattle Storm vs New York Liberty: Where to Watch?

• Date: Friday, 5th September 2025
• Time: 10:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)
• Venue: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Washington
• Streaming services: WNBA League Pass, FUBO
• Cable services: NBA TV, FanDuel Sports Network – North

Injury Report

Predicted Starting Lineup

Seattle Storm

• Nneka Ogwumike – MIN: 30.8, PTS: 18.3, REB: 7.0, AST: 2.3, STL: 1.1, BLK: 0.4
• Gabby Williams – MIN: 31.8, PTS: 11.9, REB: 4.4, AST: 4.2, STL: 2.3, BLK: 0.5
• Ezi Magbegor – MIN: 27.3, PTS: 8.2, REB: 6.1, AST: 2.2, STL: 0.7, BLK: 2.1
• Skylar Diggins – MIN: 31.2, PTS: 15.7, REB: 2.5, AST: 6.0, STL: 1.2, BLK: 0.8
• Brittney Sykes – MIN: 28.0, PTS: 11.7, REB: 2.8, AST: 3.4, STL: 1.3, BLK: 0.2

New York Liberty

• Breanna Stewart – MIN: 30.8, PTS: 18.0, REB: 6.5, AST: 3.5, STL: 1.4, BLK: 1.3
• Kennedy Burke – MIN: 21.8, PTS: 8.2, REB: 2.3, AST: 1.3, STL: 0.8, BLK: 0.5
• Leonie Fiebich – MIN: 28.5, PTS: 8.6, REB: 3.6, AST: 1.9, STL: 0.9, BLK: 0.4
• Jonquel Jones – MIN: 27.3, PTS: 14.4, REB: 8.4, AST: 2.7, STL: 0.5, BLK: 1.1
• Natasha Cloud – MIN: 29.2, PTS: 10.3, REB: 3.7, AST: 5.2, STL: 1.3, BLK: 0.3

How the Seattle Storm vs New York Liberty Game Might Go Down…

Two franchises at a crossroads are set to meet in Seattle, and the numbers only tell half the story. On paper, New York to us looks like the steadier force. They are averaging 84.5 points per game with Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart leading the offense. However, the Liberty are arriving while dragging a two-game losing streak and the weight of a five-game road skid. Their last outing was a deflating 66-58 loss to expansion Golden State. It served as a real reminder that their shooting touch, at 45.2% from the field, can vanish under pressure.

Meanwhile, Seattle has been the surprise thorn in New York’s side all season. The Storm lead the series 2-0, having outmuscled the Liberty with defense and timely buckets. Nneka Ogwumike’s consistency, with 18.3 points and 7.0 rebounds per game, has been the engine, while Skylar Diggins’ playmaking and Ezi Magbegor’s interior presence have tilted the matchups. Even though Seattle scores slightly less at 82.5 points per game, their balanced (averaging 5.0 blocks and 8.5 steals, and holding a 6-4) record in their last ten games proves that they can thrive in gritty contests.

According to ESPN’s predictor, New York still holds the edge at 53.4% to Seattle’s 46.6%, which is a razor-thin margin. The stats suggest it’s New York’s game to lose, but history whispers that Seattle has their number.