Minnesota Lynx close in on WNBA playoffs top seed with strong finish
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 10:06 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The Minnesota Lynx are on the verge of clinching the top seed in the WNBA playoffs as the regular season nears its end. With seven games remaining, they hold a 31-8 record and a solid home mark of 14-6. The competition for the remaining playoff spots remains tight, with only three games separating the second through sixth seeds. The Lynx need one more win to secure home-court advantage throughout the postseason. Meanwhile, the Indiana Fever have set a franchise record with their 25th victory this season, indicating a potential threat in the postseason.
- •Minnesota Lynx hold a 31-8 record with one more win needed for the top seed.
- •Indiana Fever achieve franchise-record 25 wins with recent 113-90 over Chicago.
- •Only three games separate teams in playoff positioning from No. 2 to No. 6.
- •Regular season has six to seven games left for all teams.
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"The Minnesota Lynx are close to locking up the top seed in the WNBA playoffs. See how the rest of the league stacks up.
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