Sun Sep 15 15:05:23 UTC 2024: ## WNBA Playoffs: Race for Top Seed Heats Up as Regular Season Ends
With the WNBA regular season winding down, the focus shifts to the playoffs, which begin on September 22nd. Seven of the eight playoff spots have already been secured, leaving only three teams vying for the coveted top seed: the Chicago Sky, Atlanta Dream, and Washington Wizards.
The final regular season games will be played on September 19th, with the Finals potentially extending to October 20th. The playoffs feature a single-elimination format where the top eight teams, regardless of conference, compete for the championship.
The first round will be a best-of-three series, with the higher seed hosting games 1 and 2. The semifinals will be best-of-five, with the home advantage switching if a third game is necessary.
While the top four seeds are still up for grabs, five teams are currently in contention: New York, Connecticut Sun, Minnesota Lynx, Seattle Storm, and the two-time defending champions, Las Vegas Aces.
This season has seen a surge in interest, thanks in part to the impressive performance of Caitlin Clark and her Indiana Fever team, who have already secured a playoff spot. However, the Chicago Sky, led by Angel Reese, still have their work cut out for them to secure a playoff berth.
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