Dallas, Texas – The Dallas Wings locked in a playoff berth as the WNBA enters the final week of the regular season. While the eight postseason teams were already decided weeks ago, the exact seedings are still up in the air.
Seeding still up for grabs
Both Minnesota and Golden State continue to battle for the top overall seed and the coveted home‑court advantage throughout the playoffs. Las Vegas currently holds the No. 3 seed, but the race tightens dramatically behind them.
Only two games separate fourth‑place Atlanta from eighth‑place Dallas. The Wings, New York Liberty and Washington Mystics all share the same record as of Monday, with Indiana sitting just one win ahead of the group.
Key matchups this week
Two pivotal series this week should provide a clearer picture of the postseason matchups. Minnesota will host Indiana in a home‑and‑home set on Tuesday and Thursday, while New York and Atlanta also face off twice.
Atlanta coach Karl Smekso said, “I think it’ll be good for both us and New York to get two games going into the playoffs, wherever it shakes out, where you’re already playing a playoff intensity and kind of playoff stakes.”
Power poll rankings
According to the latest power poll, Golden State remains the No. 1 team, followed by Las Vegas and Minnesota. Atlanta, New York, Washington and Dallas trail the Lynx, with Indiana in eighth place. Los Angeles and Phoenix round out the top ten, while Portland, Chicago, Toronto, Connecticut and Seattle complete the poll.
Honoring a legend
The Los Angeles Sparks celebrated former star Lisa Leslie with a bronze statue outside their arena. The 11‑foot sculpture, featuring Leslie’s signature dunk—the first in WNBA history—makes her the 16th person honored in Star Plaza. The ceremony included appearances by Magic Johnson, Candace Parker, Michael Cooper and others.
Record‑breaking rookie
Olivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx broke Caitlin Clark’s rookie scoring record, reaching her 770th point in a victory over Connecticut on Sunday. Miles surpassed the record with a free throw early in the second quarter and finished the game with 21 points, bringing her season total to 790.
Player of the week
New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart earned AP Player of the Week honors, averaging 25.5 points, nine rebounds and four assists over two wins, including a triumph at Minnesota. Other players receiving votes were Dallas’s Paige Bueckers, Washington’s Kiki Iriafen and Atlanta’s Angel Reese.
What’s next for the Wings?
With the Wings now assured of a postseason spot, the focus shifts to securing the best possible seed. Their upcoming games against fellow tied teams will be crucial in determining whether they can climb higher in the bracket and gain a more favorable matchup.
Fans can expect a competitive finish to the regular season as the league’s top teams vie for positioning, setting the stage for an exciting playoff run.
Original reporting: Dallas TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
