12 WNBA Games to Watch in Final Stretch
With five playoff spots still undecided, these 12 WNBA games will determine final standings and seeding.
The update
With 10 or fewer games remaining for every team, the WNBA playoff race is intensifying. Five playoff spots remain up for grabs, including seeding positions that could determine home-court advantage in the postseason.
Why it matters
The Minnesota Lynx have clinched a playoff berth and lead the league at 29-7, but face a challenging schedule with seven of their final eight games against teams with .500 or better records. The Las Vegas Aces have also secured a spot and boast the easiest remaining schedule, with all seven games against teams with losing records. Other teams like the Indiana Fever are still fighting for positioning with difficult schedules ahead.
What to watch
Key matchups include the Lynx against the Golden State Valkyries, which could impact playoff positioning. The schedule features games spread over the next five weeks, including a break for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. Teams will be battling not just for playoff spots but also for favorable seeding in the postseason.
Sources
- espn.com — WNBA playoff race analysis and remaining key games
- Celtics Wire — source context
