WNBA: Storm vs. Dream Preview
Seattle Storm Storm into Atlanta
Seattle Storm and Jewell Loyd Head to Atlanta
The Seattle Storm (17-8) will face the Atlanta Dream (7-17) on August 16, 2024. The Storm are coming off a win against the Mercury in Phoenix, where Jewell Loyd led the team with 30 points.
The Storm are one of the best defensive teams in the WNBA, ranking No. 2 in the league. They have allowed only 78.3 points per game this season.
The Dream are in last place in the Eastern Conference with a 7-17 record. They have lost their last three games.
Key Matchups
* Jewell Loyd vs. Tiffany Hayes: Loyd is the Storm's leading scorer, averaging 19.6 points per game. Hayes is the Dream's leading scorer, averaging 16.6 points per game. * Breanna Stewart vs. Erica Wheeler: Stewart is the Storm's second-leading scorer, averaging 18.4 points per game. Wheeler is the Dream's second-leading scorer, averaging 12.8 points per game. * Mercedes Russell vs. Elizabeth Williams: Russell is the Storm's starting center, averaging 7.2 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. Williams is the Dream's starting center, averaging 8.2 points and 8.3 rebounds per game.Prediction
The Storm are the heavy favorites in this matchup. They are the better team on paper, and they have been playing well lately. The Dream are struggling, and they are not likely to be able to keep up with the Storm.
Prediction: Storm win 85-70
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