Liberty clinch playoff spot while Sparks edge into final position

Overview

• The New York Liberty secured their playoff spot with a 86-69 win over the Chicago Sky led by Breanna Stewart's 26 points.
• The Los Angeles Sparks moved into the eighth playoff spot with a 72-64 victory over the Washington Mystics.
• The Minnesota Lynx also clinched a berth despite a 0-6 start to the season by beating the Phoenix Mercury 86-73.
• Nneka Ogwumike missed the Sparks' game due to a knee injury.
• The Dallas Wings lost to the Indiana Fever 97-84 in overtime.