League: WNBA Sport: Basketball Country: United States Category: Scores & Results

Lynx enter final stretch needing to secure No. 1 seed against Valkyries

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 12:34 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Lynx enter final stretch needing to secure No. 1 seed against Valkyries

Summary

The Minnesota Lynx, currently 31-9, face the New York Liberty on September 18 in a critical matchup. The Golden State Valkyries trail at 29-11, adding pressure for the Lynx to maintain their lead. Minnesota recently suffered back-to-back losses to the Valkyries and Atlanta Dream, marking only their second such occurrence this season. The Lynx still hold the head-to-head tiebreaker with Golden State, but a loss could tighten the race for the top seed. Their upcoming schedule includes games against the Connecticut Sun and Indiana Fever, highlighting the urgency to secure victories to avoid complications in the standings.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

By the Numbers

•Lynx are 31-9, two games ahead of Valkyries at 29-11.
•Upcoming game against New York Liberty is crucial.
•Lynx dropped consecutive games before the World Cup break.
•Minnesota has the tiebreaker advantage over Golden State.
•Remaining schedule includes games against Connecticut and Indiana.

Latest Updates

12:56 PMYahoo Sports — How Lynx clinch No. 1 seed over final three games of WNBA season
12:34 PMYahoo Sports — Lynx Can’t Afford Another Slip in No. 1 Seed Race Over Valkyries

What they're saying

"
The Minnesota Lynx had spent most of the season making the No. 1 seed look comfortable. Then the regular season reached its final stretch, and the margin suddenly became a little less forgiving. Minnesota enters the final four games at 31-9, with the Golden State Valkyries sitting two games back at 29-11. The Lynx still [...]
— Yahoo Sports