Liberty Clinches 2026 WNBA Playoff Berth
Summary
The New York Liberty secured a spot in the 2026 WNBA playoffs after the Washington Mystics won against the Portland Fire. This marks the Liberty's sixth year in a row making the playoffs.Key Facts
- The Liberty earned a playoff spot because the Mystics beat the Portland Fire.
- The Mystics also secured a playoff spot for the first time since 2023.
- The Liberty won the WNBA championship two years ago in 2024.
- Last season, the Liberty lost early in the playoffs to the Phoenix Mercury.
- The Liberty and Mystics hold the 6th and 7th seeds in the playoffs.
- The Dallas Wings and Portland Fire are competing for the final playoff spot, with the Wings leading.
- Five other teams already clinched playoff spots: Minnesota Lynx, Golden State Valkyries, Las Vegas Aces, Atlanta Dream, and Indiana Fever.
- The Liberty has six regular-season games left, including two games against the Atlanta Dream that will impact playoff seeding.
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