Los Angeles Sparks
15-25
2:00 PM PT
Seattle Storm
8-31
Kelsey Plum
23.1 PPG · 2.1 REB · 6.2 AST
Dominique Malonga
17.0 PPG · 8.8 REB · 1.7 AST
Game Script
Expect a balanced, competitive matchup. Sparks (87.2 PPG) meet Storm (83.1 PPG), with points likely on both ends.
The game likely turns on paint: Sparks score 22.9 two-point makes a game; Storm protect the rim with 4.6 blocks. Interior control leans Storm.
Game Snapshot
Los Angeles Sparks
Last 52-3LLWLW
StreakW1
L5 scoring80.2points/game
L5 defense87.4allowed/game
Home7-13Road 8-12
Rest1dsince last game
Series1-12 played
Seattle Storm
Last 52-3WLLLW
StreakW1
L5 scoring83.8points/game
L5 defense84.8allowed/game
Home6-13Road 2-18
Rest3dsince last game
Series1-12 played
Team Identity
Los Angeles Sparks
Ball movementTransition team
Sharp ball movement and a transition game, though hampered by a rebounding disadvantage.
EliteAverage56
Defensive DBelow Avg28
Three-point shootingAverage53
TransitionAbove Avg78
Paint-firstAverage50
Ball movementElite86
ReboundingWell Below17
Rim protectionBelow Avg36
Seattle Storm
Rim protection
Strong rim protection, though hampered by an iso-heavy offense.
EliteBelow Avg28
Defensive DAverage50
Three-point shootingBelow Avg42
TransitionBelow Avg28
Paint-firstBelow Avg33
Ball movementWell Below17
ReboundingBelow Avg44
Rim protectionElite89
Where the Game Will Be Won
Paint
Sparks score 22.9 two-point makes a game; Storm protect the rim with 4.6 blocks. Interior control leans Storm.
Edge · StormSparks: 22.9 2PT makesStorm: 4.6 blocks/gmHigh confidence
Perimeter
Sparks shoot 33% from three (8.6/gm); Storm allow 32%. The three-point battle tilts toward Sparks.
Edge · SparksSparks: 8.6 3PM at 33%Storm allow 32% on threesHigh confidence
Scoring Environment
Sparks have averaged 179 combined points a game, Storm 171. A higher-scoring environment favors Sparks.
Edge · SparksSparks: 179 combined pts/gm (78th pct)Storm: 171 combined pts/gm (28th pct)High confidence
Rebounding
Sparks carry a -4.5 rebound margin, Storm -2.4. Second-chance control leans Storm.
Edge · StormSparks: -4.5 margin, 7.5 OREBStorm: -2.4 margin, 8.5 OREBHigh confidence
Turnovers
Sparks average 14.6 turnovers, Storm 14.0; steals (7.7 vs 7.7) add pressure. Ball security favors Storm.
Edge · StormSparks: 14.6 TO / 7.7 STLStorm: 14.0 TO / 7.7 STLHigh confidence
Players Who Shape Tonight
Kelsey Plum
Los Angeles Sparks · G
23.1 PPG · 2.1 REB · 6.2 AST · 33 MIN
As Los Angeles Sparks's superstar, Plum sets the tone for how they attack. Trending down
Nneka Ogwumike
Los Angeles Sparks · F
17.0 PPG · 8.7 REB · 3.1 AST · 31 MIN
As Los Angeles Sparks's primary scorer, Ogwumike sets the tone for how they attack. Holding steady
Dominique Malonga
Seattle Storm · C
17.0 PPG · 8.8 REB · 1.7 AST · 26 MIN
As Seattle Storm's primary scorer, Malonga sets the tone for how they attack. Holding steady
Natisha Hiedeman
Seattle Storm · G
15.4 PPG · 2.7 REB · 4.8 AST · 30 MIN
As Seattle Storm's key contributor, Hiedeman sets the tone for how they attack. Holding steady
Trending Players
Ezi Magbegor
Seattle Storm
8.6 points over his last 5 (from 5.5).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 8.6p 4.2r 2.2aSeason: 5.5p 16.5 min
Cameron Brink
Los Angeles Sparks
12.2 points over his last 5 (from 8.7).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 12.2p 5.2r 2.8aSeason: 8.7p 17.9 min
Jade Melbourne
Seattle Storm
12.6 points over his last 5 (from 9.2).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 12.6p 3.8r 3.2aSeason: 9.2p 24.4 min
Dearica Hamby
Los Angeles Sparks
11.4 points over his last 5 (from 15.1).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 11.4p 4.4r 2.2aSeason: 15.1p 29.3 min
Awa Fam
Seattle Storm
Minutes down to 21.4 from 28.7.
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 8.8p 4.6r 0.8aSeason: 10.5p 28.7 min
Kelsey Plum
Los Angeles Sparks
12.0 points over his last 5 (from 24.0).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 12.0p 3.0r 7.0aSeason: 24.0p 33.1 min
Team Trends
Los Angeles SparksPoints88
Opp points82
3PT%40%
Rebounds23
Seattle StormPoints90
Opp points78
3PT%22%
Rebounds37
Strongest Player Opportunities
100
Nneka Ogwumike
6+ Rebounds
Los Angeles Sparks
Why it stands out
29.4 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
Natisha Hiedeman
5+ Assists
Seattle Storm
Why it stands out
31.8 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
Dominique Malonga
10+ Rebounds
Seattle Storm
Why it stands out
Usable recent role at 26.6 minutes
No notable risk
100
Rae Burrell
15+ Points
Los Angeles Sparks
Why it stands out
29.6 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
Erica Wheeler
5+ Assists
Los Angeles Sparks
Why it stands out
Usable recent role at 22.2 minutes
Main risk
Recent playing time is below 24 minutes
100
Nneka Ogwumike
15+ Points
Los Angeles Sparks
Why it stands out
29.4 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
Based on games before 2026-08-30. Injuries, confirmed starters, rest/travel, and advanced ratings (pace, offensive/defensive rating) are not yet included.