storm vs fire
Definition
A rivalry or competitive matchup between two entities, specifically referencing the periodic WNBA matchups between the Seattle Storm and the Portland Fire (or, historically, teams of similar branding).
A metaphorical description of an intense conflict between two opposing forces characterized by atmospheric chaos versus volatile combustion.
Examples
The matchup between the Storm and the Fire feels less like a basketball game and more like a desperate attempt to ignore the league's officiating drama before the referees get their wallets emptied.
Watching the Storm vs. Fire on ESPN today is a refreshing change of pace from reading about the latest multi-million dollar fines rocking the WNBA referee association.
When fans demand a clean game, betting on the Storm vs. Fire is a bold choice given that the league's officiating currently has the structural integrity of a house of cards in a hurricane.