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Skylar Diggins-Smith Shines in ‘Sky Town,’ Leads Storm to Dominant Win and Career Milestone

Diggins-Smith lit up the Sky with 21 points and grabbed her 900th rebound, leaving defenders in the dust.

Jacobo Garrido

Jul 24, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Seattle Storm guard Skylar Diggins (4) brings the ball up court against the Chicago Sky during the second half at Wintrust Arena.
Jul 24, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Seattle Storm guard Skylar Diggins (4) brings the ball up court against the Chicago Sky during the second half at Wintrust Arena. / Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

CHICAGO — Skylar Diggins-Smith turned in a vintage performance in the Windy City on Thursday night, torching the Chicago Sky for 21 points, seven rebounds, and three triples to lead the Seattle Storm to a 95-57 rout their 15th win of the season.

The veteran guard wasn’t just filling up the box score. In the process, Diggins-Smith collected her 900th career rebound, adding another milestone to an already decorated WNBA career.

Seattle (15-10) controlled the game from start to finish, riding Diggins-Smith’s energy and leadership to a 56-point second half that left the Sky (7-17) searching for answers. The Storm opened the third quarter on an 8-0 run and never let up, ballooning the lead to 39 in the fourth.

Six Storm players scored in double figures, but it was Diggins-Smith who set the tone on both ends hitting clutch shots, grabbing boards, and pushing the pace.

With postseason momentum building, Diggins-Smith’s hot hand and milestone moment couldn’t have come at a better time. Skylar and the rest of the storm will be back in action Saturday July 26th as they take on the Washington Mystics (11-12).

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Jacobo Garrido
JACOBO GARRIDO

Jacobo Garrido is a graduate of California State University, Long Beach, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a focus on multimedia and broadcast reporting. During his time at CSULB, he worked as a field reporter for Dig en Español magazine, covering topics impacting the Latino community in Long Beach and surrounding areas. He also reported and produced campus news content, gaining hands-on experience in writing, editing, and on-camera storytelling. After graduating, Jacobo served as the national news correspondent for L28 News for over three years, where he wrote, shot, and edited weekly news segments covering major stories across the country. His experience spans live sports coverage, community profiles, and digital-first storytelling, with a passion for sharing stories that reflect and connect with diverse audiences.

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