Storm to Host Fourth of July Celebration Before Portland Fire Matchup

Games, food trucks and fireworks in Seattle.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 41 min read

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Celebrate the 4th of July with us before we take on the Portland fire @ClimateArena! 🇺🇸 Games, food trucks, beer garden

What happened: The Seattle Storm invited fans to a Fourth of July celebration at Climate Pledge Arena ahead of their game against the Portland Fire. The event features games, food trucks, a beer garden, merchandise and more before tip-off.

Why it matters: The meeting renews a young in-state rivalry between the two clubs. Seattle returns home to host Portland on the holiday looking to steady a season that has slipped below .500.

By the numbers: Seattle sits 6-17 this season, scoring 80.7 and allowing 85.8 per game; Portland is 8-14, scoring 84.0 and allowing 91.9. The teams have split two prior meetings this year: Portland took a 94-89 decision at home on June 17, while Seattle prevailed 91-81 on April 29. Seattle is listed as a with an 5.

What to watch: Watch whether Seattle can defend its home floor after dropping the most recent meeting, and how the holiday crowd turns out at Climate Pledge Arena.

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@SeattleStorm Jul 3, 8:45 PM ET

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