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Lynx first team to clinch WNBA playoff spot

The Minnesota Lynx clinched a WNBA playoff berth, their 14th in 15 seasons.
Minnesota currently holds a six-game lead in the league standings despite star Napheesa Collier’s absence due to injury.
The Lynx are on a five-game winning streak and have won nine of their last 10 games.

The Minnesota Lynx hold a six-game lead in the WNBA standings and, even though they weren’t in action Tuesday night, they became the first in the league to clinch a playoff spot.

With the Indiana Fever’s 81-80 loss to the Dallas Wings, the Lynx nabbed their 14th playoff bid in the past 15 seasons. They have won four titles, the last coming in 2017.

Lynx All-Star Napheesa Collier, the favorite for MVP, hasn’t played since Aug. 2 because of an ankle injury. Despite that, Minnesota is on a five-game winning streak and 9-1 in its past 10 games.

The Lynx made the Finals in 2024, losing to the New York Liberty. Minnesota’s next two games are against the Liberty, on Aug. 16 and 19.

This post appeared first on USA TODAY

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