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WNBA·PREVIEW·June 18, 2026 02:02 AM ET

Storm wrap Portland trip, head to Phoenix to face Mercury Saturday

Seattle visits Phoenix for a Saturday matinee.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 181 min read
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Final from Portland. We'll play the Mercury in Phoenix this Saturday, June 20 at 12:00PM PT. https://t.co/Fzf0BudpQ6

What happened: The Seattle Storm have closed out their game in Portland and now turn their attention to the road, where they will visit the Phoenix Mercury this Saturday, June 20, with tip-off set for 12:00 PM PT in Phoenix. The matchup is the next stop on Seattle's schedule.

Why it matters: The trip pairs Seattle against a Phoenix side that has scuffled this season, entering at 6-11 and losers of three straight. A road result against a struggling opponent is the kind of game a team eyeing playoff positioning is expected to take care of.

By the numbers: Phoenix Mercury this season: 6-11, last five LLLWW, scoring 83.9 per game and allowing 86.2.

What to watch: Tip-off is Saturday, June 20 at 12:00 PM PT in Phoenix. Watch whether Seattle can capitalize on the road against a Mercury team trying to halt its skid.

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