Dallas Wings aim to clinch playoff spot against Portland Fire tonight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The Dallas Wings host the Portland Fire on Tuesday evening with a pivotal playoff spot on the line. A win will secure the eighth seed for Dallas, which has struggled recently but has stabilized with two consecutive victories. Meanwhile, the postseason picture is taking shape, as the New York Liberty and Washington Mystics have already clinched their playoff berths. The Minnesota Lynx currently hold the top seed and are expected to face off against Dallas if they secure their position. The outcome of tonight's game could determine final matchups ahead of the playoffs.
- •Dallas Wings need a win to clinch the eighth playoff spot.
- •Wings stabilize with two consecutive victories after a rough patch.
- •Minnesota Lynx hold a firm lead for the No. 1 seed.
- •New York Liberty and Washington Mystics have already secured playoff berths.
- •Game against Portland Fire is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA gameday discussion: Are the Dallas Wings the preferred first-round playoff opponent for all the top seeds?
"With a win, the Wings will clinch the final playoff spot. Do they have a chance of actually winning a series?
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