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Dream Clinch Postseason and Mercury Lock Spot as Health Shapes WNBA Race

Star comebacks are recalibrating title odds in a season defined by injuries.

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SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MARCH 29: Evina Westbrook #22, Paige Bueckers #5, and Christyn Williams #13 of the UConn Huskies walk down the court during the second half against the Baylor Lady Bears in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at the Alamodome on March 29, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas.
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Overview

  • Atlanta secured a playoff berth with a 100-78 win over Dallas, improving to 25-14 and moving into third place in the standings.
  • Phoenix clinched a postseason spot thanks to Atlanta’s result and sits fourth at 24-14, positioning for first-round home court.
  • Dallas fell to 9-31 with a seventh straight loss, though Paige Bueckers logged 16 points and 10 assists while playing through illness.
  • ESPN’s analysis shows returns for Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart materially boost the Lynx and Liberty outlooks, as the Aces ride a 12-game streak with A’ja Wilson’s MVP-level impact.
  • Indiana continues its push without Caitlin Clark, who has been out since July 15 with a groin injury and no timetable as Lisa Leslie urges a cautious approach.