What happened: The Seattle Storm travel to Phoenix to face the Mercury in the second game of Saturday's ABC doubleheader, tipping at 3 p.m. ET as part of WNBA Pride. Both teams enter looking to steady themselves after recent skids.

Why it matters: Phoenix (6-12) and Seattle (4-14) are each fighting to stay in the playoff conversation, making every meeting between Western Conference also-rans consequential for seeding. The Mercury took the most recent head-to-head, leaving the Storm chasing a measure of payback in Phoenix as their losing streak stretches on.

What to watch: Watch whether Seattle can finally snap its nine-game slide on the road, and whether Phoenix can build on its lone recent win to climb the standings.