Storm vs Valkyries predictions
When you look at the Seattle Storm’s recent stretch, it’s tough not to get excited about Skylar Diggins leading the way. Fresh off that sizzling 24-point performance, Diggins has been nothing short of a spark plug, driving the Storm’s offense with her signature flair. It wouldn’t be shocking to see her flirt with another 20-point outing, especially with her rhythm from deep looking downright dangerous these days. Nneka Ogwumike, meanwhile, has been a force on the boards, and you’d expect her to make her presence felt down low, cleaning up misses and giving the Storm those crucial second-chance opportunities. With Diggins handling the playmaking duties and Ogwumike anchoring the post, it feels like Seattle’s big guns are set to shine yet again.
Over on the Golden State Valkyries side, all eyes are on Kayla Thornton. She’s been quietly putting together a super consistent scoring stretch, hovering around the 16-point mark nightly. Playing at home in the Chase Center, you get the sense she’ll be eager to attack the rim and maybe even tack on a double-double if she gets rolling early. Veronica Burton usually controls the pace for the Valkyries, racking up assists and doing a bit of everything to keep the offense steady. If Burton comes out aggressive, Golden State might get some of those easy transition buckets that can swing momentum in a hurry.
So, when it comes down to making a call on this matchup, the Storm’s recent form feels like a game-changer. With their deep roster, plus Diggins and Ogwumike both in a groove, Seattle has that extra bit of firepower and defensive tenacity to make life tough for the Valkyries. Of course, Golden State’s home crowd will never be an easy environment to steal a win, but Seattle just seems locked in right now. If Diggins keeps attacking and the supporting cast does their thing, I’m leaning Storm to come out on top in what should be a tight-but-thrilling WNBA showdown.
