The Seattle Storm are sitting at a brutal 6-20 record right now, and after dropping five of their last six games, tonight's matchup against the Indiana Fever feels like a true gut check for the Emerald City. They're heading into Indianapolis for a 6:30 p.m. CT tipoff at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. This team needs to show us something, because these early season trends are not looking good at all.
Storm Are Bleeding, Hiedeman Tries to Hold the Line
Our Storm have been in a rough patch, no doubt about it. They already took an 89-78 loss to the Fever back on May 17, and frankly, the recent trend isn't boosting anyone's confidence. Losing five of your last six games? That's tough, especially on the road. The one consistent spark has been guard Natisha Hiedeman, who is out there averaging a solid 15.8 points, 4.3 assists, and 2.7 rebounds per game. She's trying to keep us in it every single night, but even with her individual efforts, the team has struggled to string together wins. The 6-20 record is a tough pill to swallow for anyone bleeding green and blue.Clark's Rollercoaster Doesn't Mean an Easy Night
Tonight isn't going to be any easier against an Indiana Fever squad that's holding strong at 14-10, even if they are coming off a back-to-back at home. Caitlin Clark is playing in just her third game back from a back injury. She had a challenging outing on July 15 against the Golden State Valkyries, putting up 13 points on a tough 4-of-14 shooting night, with three rebounds and six assists in an 88-75 loss. She even had a quad issue that forced a brief exit, though she returned. But don't forget that first game against the Storm on May 17; Clark absolutely went off for 21 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds. Our defense needs to be locked in to prevent a repeat. The Fever are also serious contenders, with championship odds as high as +1800 on FanDuel, placing them sixth in the league. Clark herself is sitting fourth in the WNBA MVP race.What's Next for Our Storm?
Can the Storm turn this ship around on ION or WNBA League Pass tonight? It's a tall order on the road against a strong team. The stakes are simple: stop the bleeding and show some real fight. We need to see that competitive fire tonight. There's another chance for redemption when the Fever come to Seattle for the third and final regular-season matchup on July 28. That's our chance to defend our home court. Let's hope our team brings that Emerald City grit to Indy tonight!This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.