On Friday July twenty eighth, the Seattle Storm broke a franchise-record ten recreation dropping streak, and defeated the Chicago Sky, 83-74. The Storm coated the +4.5 cash line, and the sport whole hit the underneath.
July 29, 2023
DUB ⛈#TakeCover #StormWins pic.twitter.com/TIZNKzEuvf
— Seattle Storm (@seattlestorm) July 29, 2023
Seattle Storm lastly ended their ten- recreation dropping streak, with a win over the Chicago Sky, 83-74 on the highway. The Storms final win got here towards the Phoenix Mercury, 97-74 on June twenty fourth, which is a couple of month in the past. In that powerful stretch, 70 % of the video games performed, have been towards profitable groups, such because the New York Liberty [three times], Las Vegas Aces, Atlanta Dream, Washington Mystics, and Connecticut Solar. After the victory, Seattle strikes to 5-19, 3-8 away, and stay in final place.
Ezi Magbegor Shines
Ezi Magbegor, 23, had a powerful recreation for Seattle. In 32 minutes, Magbegor scored 17 factors (7-16), grabbed 9 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 steals, and dished out 5 assists. The Seattle Heart was ready to make use of the choose and roll and had toughness within the paint. We noticed Ezi make the most of screens, and motion, in an effort to create the mismatch with Williams and Copper down beneath. Within the second half, we noticed unimaginable ball motion from Magbegor to the open participant. General, Magbegor was the defensive anchor, created excessive and low screens, and was typically discovered large open within the paint.
The duo of @ezimagbegor and @gabbywilliams15 get the job executed on the highway because the Storm beat the Sky and finish a 10-game dropping streak💪
Magbegor ➡ 17 PTS, 9 REB, 5 ASTWilliams ➡ 17 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST #MoreThanGame pic.twitter.com/zp8ntw5wR3
— WNBA (@WNBA) July 29, 2023
Key Gamers
The Storm had three gamers with factors in double figures, along with Magbegor— Jewell Loyd (15), Sami Whitcomb (12), and Gabby Williams (17). Seattle didn’t impress from the three, solely hitting 7-26 from downtown. In a comparatively low scoring affair, the Storm shot 42 % from the sphere, outrebounded the Sky, 46-26, and had 24 second likelihood factors. With the assistance of Magbegor and Williams, Seattle outscored Chicago within the Paint by 10 factors, and all 5 of their starters have been constructive on the courtroom. The Storm held the Sky to 41 % subject purpose, 68 free-throw, and 25 % three-point share. Equally, Seattle performed powerful protection within the earlier recreation towards New York, and held the Liberty to 40 % subject purpose, and 28.6 % three-point share.
Seattle commanded an 18-point lead, which was lower to seven, by the Chicago Sky. Jewell Loyd, an MVP candidate, had 15 factors, six rebounds, and 6 assists. Loyd was coming off a 32-point efficiency, towards the Liberty, and received assist from a number of teammates on Friday. Sami Whitcomb, again after a two-year stint with New York, had her first profession double-double (12 factors 10 rebounds), and Gabby Williams, with 17 factors and 6 rebounds.
A @jewellloyd jumper to provide the @seattlestorm a 12-PT lead within the 3Q and Mama Loyd with the approval 🧡
📺 @iontv pic.twitter.com/u3M3qoHeyi
— WNBA (@WNBA) July 29, 2023
First profession double-double for @SamBam32! 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/hkh7yBI7i7
— Seattle Storm (@seattlestorm) July 29, 2023
After the departure of Breanna Stewart, to New York, and Sue Chicken, to retirement, the Storm are left with 4 gamers from their championship group—Jewell Loyd, Ezi Magbegor, Mercedes Russell, and Sami Whitcomb (again after two years with the Liberty). Seattle could also be in final place and have the worst subject purpose share within the WNBA (40.1), nevertheless, they rank sixth in three-point share (34.6), and second in three-point makes an attempt (610). The place Seattle struggles has been on the defensive finish. Although they held opponents to 82 factors and underneath in 5 straight video games, they permit on common 85 factors scored a recreation, and a league excessive 36 rebounds.
Seattle Storm’s Upcoming Schedule
The second half of the 2023 WNBA has begun, by which the Seattle Storm have 16 video games left to play, 9 of that are on the highway. There may be some excellent news for the Storm, solely 5 of their opponents have profitable information within the upcoming video games. After a tricky ten recreation stretch, maybe Seattle will get an opportunity to maneuver up within the standings.
Betting Tendencies
The Seattle Storm stand at 5-19, and their likelihood to win the 2023 WNBA Championship is +50,000 [Draft Kings Sportsbook]. Listed below are some fascinating betting tendencies:
Seattle Storm Stats:
4-1 ATS within the final 5 video games.
5-5 ATS of their final 10 video games.
O/U file is 1-4 within the final 5 video games.
O/U file is 4-6 within the final 10 video games.
Averaging 84 factors within the final 2 video games.
Held opponents to 80 factors within the final 2 video games.
Seattle is 13-10-1 towards the unfold (ATS), and 12-12-0 in totals (Over/Beneath). Within the final ten video games, the Storm coated towards superb groups, such because the New York Liberty (+15) (+15.5), Las Vegas Aces (+16.5), and the Atlanta Dream (+14.5). Jewell Loyd has been certainly one of my favourite participant prop picks this season, together with Seattle masking a number of the bigger spreads.
The Seattle Storm (5-19, 3-8 Away), will tackle the Indiana Fever (6-18, 1-7 House) on the highway, Sunday July thirtieth, at 4 PM EST. The matchup will air on ESPN3.
Sara Jane is a full-time Sportswriter at BallisLife, Journalist, and Sports activities Content material Creator on Twitch. She has a give attention to the NBA, WNBA, NCAA Basketball, and the NFL. Sara Jane at present resides in Connecticut together with her Cat and Canine. She is a Boston Celtics, Boston Bruins, New York Yankees, and New York Giants fan. SJ has her undergraduate diploma from the College of Connecticut in Economics.
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