Storm vs Lynx predictions
When you look at the Seattle Storm heading into this matchup, it’s pretty hard to ignore the impact Nneka Ogwumike is having right now. Averaging over 20 points and 10 rebounds per game, she’s been a powerhouse in the paint and on the boards, kind of setting the vibe for this whole Storm lineup. If Nneka gets going early at the Target Center, don’t be surprised if she puts up another double-double. Meanwhile, Skylar Diggins is quietly having a crazy playmaking run, dishing out nearly nine assists per game. She’s the engine that gets Seattle into its rhythm, and with Ogwumike working inside, Scott and Loyd finding their spots, that two-guard, big-forward combo is set up for a tough night against the Lynx’s defense.
On the flip side, Minnesota has been all about Napheesa Collier lately. I mean, coming off that 33-point explosion, you can just feel the momentum she’s bringing. At nearly 30 points a game, Collier is flat-out carrying the scoring load. And with Courtney Williams running the show at point, orchestrating with over seven assists per, Minnesota’s offense is downright balanced. Jessica Shepard might not be the flashiest, but she’s doing the dirty work, crashing the boards and keeping second-chance opportunities alive. There’s this confidence and chemistry brewing on this Lynx squad, especially since their defense at home has been lights-out, holding opponents to tough shots and forcing mistakes.
So, who’s walking out of the Target Center with the W? With the Lynx undefeated at home and fresh off the energy of Collier’s dominant night, I’m leaning heavily their way. Sure, the Storm’s talent is tough to bet against, but Minnesota’s firing on all cylinders, especially on their own court. In a battle of two Western Conference heavyweights, look for the Lynx to keep that perfect record intact—unless Ogwumike and Diggins absolutely go off. But honestly, the way Collier and her squad are clicking, Minnesota seems poised to grab another statement win.
