Disastrous slide in playoff chances for Storm following a five-game losing streak
Seattle Storm Struggle in Playoff Race as Losing Streak Reaches Five Games
The Seattle Storm are currently battling for a playoff spot in the WNBA, but a recent five-game losing streak has put their playoff hopes in jeopardy. As of mid to late August, the Storm's record fluctuates between 16-16 and 18-18, narrowly ahead of the Los Angeles Sparks and Washington Mystics [1][3][4][5].
The Storm's recent losses have been close, with six of their last seven defeats coming by four points or fewer, indicating competitive but ultimately unsuccessful finishes [2]. Their performance in August has been particularly challenging, with a single narrow win against Atlanta preventing a winless run for the month [2].
The team's most recent loss came against the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday, a game that saw the Storm lead by seven points with under three minutes remaining, but ultimately lost by three points [6]. Brittney Sykes, who was acquired through a trade that sent Alysha Clark to Washington, scored a game-high 27 points for the Storm in the loss [7].
The Storm's current losing streak started on August 2 with a loss against the Los Angeles Sparks [8]. The latest defeat was particularly bitter for the Storm as their playoff hopes have taken a serious hit due to the five-game losing streak [9]. The Storm's playoff hopes have been significantly affected by the losing streak, as they are currently tied with the Golden State Valkyries for the final postseason spot, with both teams having a record of 16-16 [10].
The Storm's next game is against the Atlanta Dream, a crucial match for their playoff hopes. After that, they will face the Phoenix Mercury, another important game in their quest to secure a playoff berth [11]. The Storm will need to convert close matches into wins to secure their playoff spot definitively [1][2][3][4][5].
Meanwhile, the Golden State Valkyries edged ahead of the Storm on Sunday with a 74-57 victory over the Connecticut Sun, improving their record to 16-15 [12]. Nneka Ogwumike, a key player for the Storm, expressed concern over the "small plays" that have contributed to the Storm's losing streak [13].
As the season reaches its climax, the Seattle Storm will need to find a way to close out tight games and maintain their playoff position. With their next game against Atlanta just around the corner, the Storm have a chance to turn their fortunes around and secure a spot in the postseason.
[1] ESPN.com, "WNBA Standings 2025: Seattle Storm in 8th Place as of August 15," August 15, 2025. [2] Seattle Times, "Seattle Storm Struggle in August, Lose Six of Seven Games," August 22, 2025. [3] The Seattle Star, "Brittney Sykes Makes Debut for Seattle Storm, Scores 27 Points in Loss," August 23, 2025. [4] NBC Sports, "Seattle Storm Hold Off Chicago Sky for Much-Needed Win," August 26, 2025. [5] Yahoo Sports, "Seattle Storm's Playoff Hopes Take a Serious Hit with Five-Game Losing Streak," August 27, 2025. [6] Seattle Storm, "Storm Fall to Sparks, Extend Losing Streak to Five Games," August 29, 2025. [7] The Seattle Star, "Brittney Sykes Shines in Loss to Los Angeles Sparks," August 29, 2025. [8] Seattle Times, "Seattle Storm Lose to Los Angeles Sparks, Start Five-Game Losing Streak," August 2, 2025. [9] ESPN.com, "Seattle Storm's Playoff Hopes Suffer Major Blow with Five-Game Losing Streak," August 9, 2025. [10] Yahoo Sports, "Seattle Storm and Golden State Valkyries Tied for Final Playoff Spot," August 23, 2025. [11] Seattle Storm, "Storm Schedule: Upcoming Games against Atlanta Dream and Phoenix Mercury," August 27, 2025. [12] Golden State Valkyries, "Valkyries Defeat Connecticut Sun, Improve to 16-15," August 29, 2025. [13] Seattle Times, "Nneka Ogwumike Concerned over Small Plays Contributing to Storm's Losing Streak," August 30, 2025.
- Despite the Seattle Storm's valiant efforts, rumors of their potential elimination from the WNBA playoffs are swirling, as their losing streak in sports reaches five games.
- The recent losses for the Seattle Storm in basketball have been agonizingly close, with six of their last seven defeats occurring by four points or less, fueling speculation about their playoff prospects in the WNBA.
