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Stumbling Lynx Clinch Playoff Spot

Updated 2026-09-23 05:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Minnesota Lynx secured the No. 1 seed in their playoff race by clinching it after a Valkyries loss, despite not playing their starters against the Fever.

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Stumbling Lynx pull starters vs. Fever but still clinch 1-seed with Valkyries' loss

The Lynx went into the second-to-last game of the season against the Fever with a chance to wrap up the No. 1 seed -- which they eventually did thanks to a Valkyries loss -- but coach Cheryl Reeve didn't play her normal starters in the second half.

2026-09-23 06:01 UTC