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WNBA playoff scenarios emerge as Liberty face Lynx this week

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

WNBA playoff scenarios emerge as Liberty face Lynx this week

Summary

The WNBA regular season resumes this Thursday, leading into playoff matchups starting September 27. The Minnesota Lynx, currently at 31-9, and New York Liberty (24-16) could meet in an early playoff rematch, contingent on final standings. The Lynx need to secure wins against Connecticut and Indiana to clinch the No. 1 seed, while the Liberty are vying for the No. 6 seed against competition from the Washington Mystics and Dallas Wings. Key games to determine playoff positioning include Liberty at Lynx on Friday and other pivotal contests throughout the week.

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Status Watch

•Minnesota Lynx lead WNBA standings at 31-9.
•New York Liberty tied with Mystics and Wings at 24-16.
•Regular season concludes September 24; playoffs begin September 27.
•Lynx must win games this week to secure No. 1 seed.
•Liberty face tough schedule, playing Lynx and two in Atlanta.

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