WNBA Playoff Landscape: Lynx Secure Top Seed, Aces Extend Winning Streak
As the 2025 WNBA playoffs approach, the Lynx capture the No. 1 seed while the Aces ride a remarkable 16-game winning streak to claim the No. 2 seed.
The 2025 WNBA regular season concluded with a rather subdued finale as all playoff qualifiers were already established, with final seedings on the line. Minnesota Lynx dominated the Golden State Valkyries, winning decisively 72-53 and matching the league record for wins in a single season with 34, a milestone also achieved by the 2023 Las Vegas Aces.
Napheesa Collier made history, joining Elena Delle Donne as the only players to record a stunning 50/40/90 season.
As a direct result of the Valkyries’ performance, the Indiana Fever achieved a No. 6 seed, while the Seattle Storm moved to No. 7 and the Valkyries fell to No. 8 in the final standings.
In another game, the Las Vegas Aces triumphed over the Los Angeles Sparks, securing their No. 2 seed with a 103-75 victory. They managed to set a new WNBA record with 22 made three-pointers in a single game, while A’ja Wilson delivered a remarkable performance with 23 points, 19 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 blocks.
The playoffs kick off on Sunday, featuring a schedule of four matchups determining the path to the championship.
Final Standings
- Minnesota Lynx (34-10) – Playoffs
- Las Vegas Aces (30-14) – Playoffs
- Atlanta Dream (30-14) – Playoffs
- Phoenix Mercury (27-17) – Playoffs
- New York Liberty (27-17) – Playoffs
- Indiana Fever (24-20) – Playoffs
- Seattle Storm (23-21) – Playoffs
- Golden State Valkyries (23-21) – Playoffs
First Round Playoff Matchups
- No. 1 Minnesota Lynx vs. No. 8 Golden State Valkyries
- No. 2 Las Vegas Aces vs. No. 7 Seattle Storm
- No. 3 Atlanta Dream vs. No. 6 Indiana Fever
- No. 4 Phoenix Mercury vs. No. 5 New York Liberty
Lynx’s Historic Seed
The Lynx’s achievement marks their first top seed placement since 2017, the last time they secured the championship. Meanwhile, the Aces’ impressive win streak of 16 games showcases their late-season resurgence, resolving a challenging start to their campaign.
As the standings solidify, the playoff picture is set, and with the postseason commencing soon, excitement builds amongst fans and teams alike.
