Liberty host Storm in Brooklyn rematch after 95-83 win deepens Seattle's losing streak
The defending champion New York Liberty hosted the struggling Seattle Storm at Barclays Center on August 5, two days after a 95-83 win over the same opponent extended Seattle's losing streak to nine games.
The New York Liberty hosted the Seattle Storm at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on August 5, tipping off at 7 p.m. ET on USA Network. New York entered at 18-13 after a 95-83 win over Seattle two days earlier, while the Storm arrived at 6-26 on a nine-game losing streak.
The New York Liberty defeated the Seattle Storm 95-83 at Barclays Center on Monday, according to reports, handing Seattle its ninth consecutive loss despite 25 points from rookie guard Flau'jae Johnson. The teams meet again on Wednesday, August 5, in the second of back-to-back games in Brooklyn. The Liberty, who won their first WNBA championship in 2024, entered the rematch at 18-13 and winners of five of their previous six, according to the team. The Storm arrived at 6-26, per Seattle's own figures, and ruled out Taina Mair — the only player on their injury report — citing a coach's decision. Tip-off was scheduled for 7 p.m. ET, with television coverage on USA Network and live streaming available, the WNBA said. The stakes differ sharply for the two sides. New York, reportedly eighth in the standings, was chasing a second straight win over Seattle and the season series as it jockeys for playoff position. Seattle was simply trying to end a losing run that had stretched to nine games. Betting previews leaned heavily on player props featuring Liberty star Breanna Stewart, citing Polymarket odds and projections from 10,000 Dimers simulations.
Liberty beat Storm 95-83 in first of back-to-back Brooklyn meetings
The New York Liberty beat the Seattle Storm 95-83 on or around August 3, 2026, according to reports from outlets covering the game. Rookie guard Flau'jae Johnson scored 25 points for Seattle in the losing effort, reports said.
The Liberty entered that matchup with a 17-13 record, while the Storm came in at 6-25, according to the teams' own accounts. New York sat eighth in the WNBA standings and ranked seventh in net rating heading into the contest, reports indicated.
The defeat extended Seattle's skid to nine consecutive losses, according to the Storm. Bleacher Report carried live scores, play-by-play, statistics and highlights for the game, which set up a quick rematch between the two sides at Barclays Center two days later.
Wednesday's rematch: form, records and broadcast details
The New York Liberty hosted the Seattle Storm at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Wednesday, August 5, with tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m. ET, according to team announcements. The WNBA said the regular-season game was available via live stream and television broadcast, with coverage carried on USA Network.
The two teams arrived in sharply contrasting form. According to the Liberty, New York entered at 18-13 and had won five of its previous six games. The Storm, per their own announcements, came in at 6-26 and on a run of nine consecutive losses.
The meeting was the second consecutive game between the sides at Barclays Center, and the Liberty were seeking a second straight victory over Seattle — a result that would also secure the season series between the teams, according to the Liberty.
The New York Liberty's first WNBA championship run concluded with the end of the 2024 playoffs.
The Liberty entered their matchup with the Storm holding a 17-13 record, while Seattle came in at 6-25.
The Liberty sat eighth in the WNBA standings and ranked seventh in net rating heading into the game.
The Liberty defeated the Storm 95-83, handing Seattle its ninth consecutive loss despite 25 points from rookie guard Flau'jae Johnson.
Bleacher Report carried live scores, play-by-play, statistics, and highlights for the Storm-Liberty game.
The Storm ruled out Taina Mair, the only Seattle player on the injury report, citing a coach's decision.
The Liberty, at 18-13 and winners of five of their previous six, hosted the 6-26 Storm, who had lost nine straight, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
The game was the second consecutive Storm-Liberty meeting at Barclays Center, with New York seeking a second straight win over Seattle and the season series.
The regular-season game was scheduled for 7 p.m. ET with television coverage on USA Network and live streaming available.
Betting previews cited Polymarket odds, 10,000 Dimers simulations, and player prop markets featuring Liberty star Breanna Stewart.
Storm without Taina Mair for the rematch
Seattle travelled to Brooklyn for the rematch without Taina Mair, who was ruled out of the August 5 game as a coach's decision, according to the Storm's injury report. Mair was the only Seattle player listed, leaving the rest of the roster available for the second meeting at Barclays Center. The sources provided no further explanation for the decision, and it was not stated whether Mair was dealing with an injury or rested for tactical reasons. The Storm offered no additional detail beyond the designation ahead of tip-off.
Betting markets lean on Stewart props and simulations
Previews of Wednesday's game leaned heavily on prediction markets and modelling. Polymarket odds featured in several betting rundowns, while projections were drawn from 10,000 simulations run by Dimers, a sports analytics platform. Player prop markets were also in focus, with Liberty star Breanna Stewart among the most prominent names listed ahead of tip-off. The WNBA confirmed the regular-season fixture was available via live stream and television broadcast, giving bettors and viewers multiple ways to follow the action from Barclays Center.
Defending champions chasing playoff position
The Liberty arrived at this week's back-to-back as reigning champions, having won their first WNBA title in the 2024 playoffs, which concluded on October 20, 2024. Their title defence has been less convincing. According to reports, New York sat eighth in the standings and held the league's seventh-best net rating entering the August 3 meeting, at 17-13 — a team still chasing playoff position rather than commanding it. What remains unresolved is the outcome of Wednesday's rematch and whether the Liberty secured the season series against Seattle.
Frequently asked questions
When and where was the Storm vs Liberty game on August 5?
The New York Liberty hosted the Seattle Storm at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. According to previews, tip-off was scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. It was a WNBA regular-season game, and the WNBA said it was available via live stream and television broadcast.
What channel was the Liberty vs Storm game on?
According to previews, television coverage of the August 5 game was carried on USA Network. The WNBA said the regular-season matchup was also available via live stream, giving viewers multiple ways to watch the Liberty host the Storm at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
What were the Liberty and Storm records going into the August 5 game?
According to the teams, the Liberty entered at 18-13 and had won five of their previous six games, while the Storm came in at 6-26 on a nine-game losing streak. New York was reportedly seeking a second straight win over Seattle and the season series.
Who won the previous Storm vs Liberty game in August 2026?
According to reports, the Liberty defeated the Storm 95-83 in a game played on or around August 3, 2026. Rookie guard Flau'jae Johnson reportedly scored 25 points for Seattle in the loss, which was described as the Storm's ninth consecutive defeat. Bleacher Report carried live scores, play-by-play, statistics and highlights.
Was anyone injured or ruled out for the August 5 Storm-Liberty game?
According to reports, the Storm ruled out Taina Mair for the August 5 game, citing a coach's decision. She was reportedly the only Seattle player listed on the injury report. No further explanation for the decision was given in the sources.
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