Fri Sep 20 12:00:00 UTC 2024: ## WNBA Playoffs Set: Liberty Lead the Pack, Fever Look to Upset Sun

The 2024 WNBA regular season has concluded, and the playoff picture is now complete. The New York Liberty secured the top seed, while the Minnesota Lynx, Seattle Storm, Indiana Fever, and Phoenix Mercury also clinched playoff spots. The Atlanta Dream edged out the Washington Mystics and Chicago Sky for the final playoff berth.

The first round of the playoffs will feature best-of-three series, with the higher seeds enjoying home-court advantage. The matchups are as follows:

* **8. Atlanta Dream at 1. New York Liberty**
* **6. Indiana Fever at 3. Connecticut Sun**
* **7. Phoenix Mercury at 2. Minnesota Lynx**
* **5. Seattle Storm at 4. Las Vegas Aces**

While the higher seeds are favored, the Indiana Fever, led by rookie Caitlin Clark, could pose a serious threat to the Connecticut Sun, who won three of their four regular-season matchups against Indiana. The Seattle Storm, despite missing out on the top four seed, remains a formidable opponent for the defending champion Las Vegas Aces, who won three of their four encounters against Seattle.

The Liberty are considered the early favorites, boasting a league-best record and a potent offense led by Jonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart, and Sabrina Ionescu.

The Fever, who have been playing well since a rough start, are aiming for a deep playoff run. “I think wherever we go, we go, you’d prep the same exact ways you would prep for anybody else, the same way we’ve prepped all season long,” said Clark.

The playoffs will transition to best-of-five series after the first round, with the higher seeds maintaining home-court advantage. The Liberty are poised for a deep playoff run, while the Aces, Lynx, and Sun are expected to contend for the championship.

While upsets are possible, the WNBA playoffs promise to be an exciting spectacle, with intense competition and thrilling matchups.

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