Seattle Storm's Breanna Stewart, Liberty Clinch No. 1 Seed in WNBA Playoff Bracket
Playoff Picture Taking Shape: Liberty Secure Top Spot
The New York Liberty have locked up the No. 1 seed in the WNBA playoffs, while the Seattle Storm, led by superstar Breanna Stewart, have also secured a top seed.
The Liberty clinched the top spot with an 89-81 victory over the Indiana Fever on Sunday, improving their record to 22-10.
Meanwhile, the Storm clinched a top-two seed with a 97-83 win over the Minnesota Lynx on Saturday, moving to 20-11 on the season.
Remaining Playoff Contenders
With the top two seeds locked up, the remaining playoff picture is still taking shape.
- The Chicago Sky (21-11) and Las Vegas Aces (20-12) are battling for the No. 3 seed.
- The Connecticut Sun (20-12) and Washington Mystics (20-12) are in contention for the No. 4 seed.
- The Dallas Wings (18-14) and Los Angeles Sparks (15-17) are fighting for the final two playoff spots.
Stewart's Stellar Season Continues
Breanna Stewart has been a force for the Storm all season, averaging 21.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game.
She has led the Storm to one of the best records in the league and is a strong candidate for the WNBA MVP award.
Liberty's Impressive Rise
The Liberty have been one of the most surprising teams in the league this season, led by the emergence of young stars Sabrina Ionescu and Natasha Howard.
They have won 10 of their last 12 games and are looking like a legitimate contender for the WNBA championship.
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