The Phoenix Mercury turned in one of their best defensive performances of the season to beat the Seattle Storm in Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals and force a decisive Game Three tonight at KeyArena.
Whether the defending champion Seattle Storm will have an opportunity to make a return trip to the WNBA Finals could end up coming down to their ability get past the Rebekkah Brunson and the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx.
With their playoff position already set, the most significant thing about the Seattle Storm's game against the Chicago Sky today is milestones for veteran guard Katie Smith.
The Seattle Storm host the Phoenix Mercury at KeyArena (7 p.m. PST, KONG) with an opportunity to clinch the second seed in the 2011 WNBA playoffs.
The Seattle Storm face the San Antonio Silver Stars on the road to complete a regular season series they've already won. And it might be time for Lauren Jackson to get a rest.
With their next win, the Seattle Storm will clinch a spot in the 2011 WNBA Playoffs, with a likely first round matchup with a Phoenix Mercury that they've dominated for two years. But they'll still have plenty to play for in the regular season.
The Seattle Storm host the Tulsa Shock tonight at KeyArena at 7 p.m. PST with an opportunity to move a half game into second place.
The Seattle Storm host the New York Liberty at KeyArena tonight (7 p.m. PST) with encouraging news this week that star center Lauren Jackson has been cleared to play although whether she'll actually return to action is uncertain.
Although Seattle Storm center Lauren Jackson might return from injury in time for the 2011 WNBA Playoffs, the return of L.A. Sparks forward Candace Parker could play a more significant role in the Western Conference playoff race.
In a meeting between two of the most turnover prone teams in the WNBA, the Seattle Storm's defense could end up being the difference in tonight's game against the Tulsa Shock tonight at 7 p.m. at KeyArena.
