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Lynx look to secure No. 1 seed in WNBA playoffs against Fever

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 3:47 AM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Lynx look to secure No. 1 seed in WNBA playoffs against Fever

Summary

The Minnesota Lynx face the Indiana Fever on Thursday in their regular-season finale, seeking to secure the No. 1 seed in the WNBA playoffs. After losing to the Fever 96-77 on Tuesday, the Lynx missed a chance to clinch the top position. They need a victory against Indiana to guarantee the No. 1 seed, regardless of Golden State's outcomes in their remaining games. The Lynx will be without Olivia Miles due to a calf injury and will aim to rebound from their recent defeat.

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•Lynx lost 96-77 to Fever on Tuesday.
•Minnesota needs a win to clinch No. 1 playoff seed.
•Golden State must lose one of its final games for the Lynx to finish first with a loss.
•Lynx played without Olivia Miles in Tuesday's game.

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3:47 AMYahoo Sports — Lynx news: How Minnesota can earn No. 1 seed in WNBA playoffs

What they're saying

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The Minnesota Lynx missed an opportunity to move closer to securing the No. 1 seed Tuesday , but their path to the top spot remains straightforward entering the regular-season finale. Minnesota can clinch the No. 1 seed with a win Thursday at home in a rematch against the Indiana Fever, according to a post on X, formerly Twitter, by Alexa Philippou […] The post Lynx news: How Minnesota can earn No. 1 seed in WNBA playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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