Lynx Secure Top Playoff Seed Despite Loss to Fever

The Minnesota Lynx secured the No. 1 seed for the WNBA playoffs despite losing their regular-season finale to the Indiana Fever.

The Lynx themselves described the defeat as embarrassing, suggesting the team was unsatisfied with how the game unfolded.

However, the outcome had little bearing on their final seeding, since the Golden State Valkyries also lost their own game on the same day.

That result elsewhere in the league guaranteed Minnesota the top playoff spot regardless of what happened in Indiana.

As a result, the Lynx opted to pull their starting lineup during the contest against the Fever.

This is a common strategy among teams that have already clinched their playoff positioning, as it reduces the risk of injury before the postseason begins.

The matchup drew significant attention nonetheless, given its connection to Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever squad.

For the Fever, the game carried genuine stakes, as their own playoff seeding was still being determined.

Away from the final result, the Lynx are also managing a concern involving guard Olivia Miles, who is currently dealing with a calf injury.

Details about the severity of the injury or its expected recovery timeline have not been disclosed.

Calf strains can range from minor issues that heal quickly to more serious injuries that require extended rest.

Her availability moving into the playoffs may depend on how the injury develops in the coming days.

Securing the No. 1 seed represents a notable achievement for the Lynx, who now enter the postseason with home-court advantage throughout much of the playoff run.

This positioning is often viewed as a significant edge in a league where playoff series can be closely contested.

Attention now turns to how both teams will approach the postseason, with squads across the league finalising their rosters and strategies for the games ahead.

For the Lynx, ensuring their key players remain healthy will likely be a central priority as they aim to build on their top seeding.