Mercury vs Storm predictions
If you caught Satou Sabally lighting it up for the Phoenix Mercury last time out, you already know she’s coming in hot—after a 25-point explosion, can you really expect anything less? Sabally’s been just relentless, and she’s not shy about putting the team on her back when the moment calls for it. With Alyssa Thomas doing her thing—distributing at a high level and cleaning the glass—this Phoenix squad feels primed for another strong showing. If Sabally gets rolling early and Thomas keeps those dimes coming, don’t be surprised if Phoenix has a balanced attack that keeps the Storm scrambling defensively.
Shifting gears over to the Seattle Storm, you can practically pencil in Skylar Diggins for a big game. She’s already made her presence felt, leading the team in both points and assists. Diggins has that knack for taking over when it counts, and if she’s mixing it up with Nneka Ogwumike underneath—who’s just a machine on the boards—Seattle fans could see some real fireworks at Climate Pledge Arena. Ogwumike's ability to crash the glass will be crucial against a tough Mercury frontcourt, and if she builds on her impressive rebounding, this might tilt things Seattle’s way, especially if they find their rhythm at home.
So where does that leave us? With Phoenix riding high at 2-0 and Seattle looking to defend their home court, this one feels like it could come down to a late defensive stand or a surprise hero off the bench. Even with the Storm's home-court edge and a boost from their stars, the way Sabally is playing makes it hard not to lean toward Phoenix squeaking out a win. Still, you never really know until the final buzzer—these games have a way of surprising even the most die-hard fans. Who’s your pick?
