Fri Sep 20 05:18:57 UTC 2024: ## WNBA Playoffs Set: Liberty Lead the Pack, Dream Clinch Final Spot

**NEW YORK, NY -** The 2024 WNBA regular season has concluded, with the New York Liberty claiming the top seed and the Atlanta Dream securing the final playoff berth. The eight teams that will compete for the championship have been decided, setting the stage for exciting first-round matchups.

The Liberty, who achieved a franchise-record 32 wins, will face the Dream in the first round. They will be looking to end a long title drought, having never won a championship in their history.

The Minnesota Lynx, who reached the 30-win mark for the first time, are the No. 2 seed and will face the Phoenix Mercury in the first round.

The Connecticut Sun, despite a strong start to the season, will face the Indiana Fever, led by rookie sensation Caitlin Clark, in the first round.

The Las Vegas Aces, who won nine of their final 10 games, will face the Seattle Storm. The Aces are hoping to become the second team in league history to win three consecutive championships.

The Fever, making their first playoff appearance since 2016, will face the Sun.

The Mercury will face the Lynx.

The Dream will face the Liberty.

The remaining teams, the Washington Mystics, Chicago Sky, Dallas Wings, and Los Angeles Sparks, will not participate in the playoffs but will enter the lottery for the top draft pick.

The first round of the playoffs will feature best-of-three series with a 2-1 format, meaning the higher seed hosts the first two games. The semifinals and finals will be best-of-five series with a 2-2-1 format.

The WNBA playoffs are set to be highly competitive, with several teams vying for the championship. The excitement is building, and fans are eager to see who will emerge victorious.

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