Storm clinches final playoff spot with dramatic win over Valkyries; Sparks eliminated
The Seattle Storm punched their ticket to the 2025 WNBA playoffs in the team's regular-season finale against the Golden State Valkyries.
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The Seattle Storm clinched a playoff berth in the 2025 season with a dramatic final regular-season win over the Golden State Valkyries, advancing to the playoffs (Storm won 74-73; Erica hit the go-ahead jumper with 19.2 seconds left) [USA TODAY: Storm clinches final playoff spot with dramatic win over Valkyries; Sparks eliminated]. This confirmed their spot in the 2025 postseason as part of the late-season momentum [USA TODAY: Storm clinches final playoff spot with dramatic win over Valkyries; Sparks eliminated].
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In the 2025 season, Seattle finished with a 23-21 record and earned the 4th seed in the Western Conference, advancing to Round One where they were eliminated by the Las Vegas Aces in a 2-1 series result (best-of-three) [StatMuse: Seattle Storm 2025 Scores, Stats, Schedule, Standings; Round One result].
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The 2025 offseason featured substantial roster changes for Seattle, including replacing Loyd-era pieces, re-signing core players, and adding new talent via the draft and free agency; the team aimed to build around a retooled core while navigating the absence of Jewell Loyd, leading to heightened expectations for a championship-contending season [The IX Basketball preview; YouTube offseason coverage].
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Preseason and early-season coverage highlighted a transitional period for the Storm, with coaching staff led by Noelle Quinn and GM Talisa Rhea focusing on balance between veteran leadership and developing younger players; the season was framed as a potential “new storm” era following Loyd’s departure [YouTube previews and Circling Seattle Sports rundowns].
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