Lynx Clinch Top Seed as Liberty Surge Past Sun; Hall of Fame Class Announced

The Minnesota Lynx secured the top seed in the WNBA playoffs with a hard-fought 92-87 victory over the Las Vegas Aces, powered by Olivia Miles' 23 points and eight assists, and Napheesa Collier's 19 points. The win solidifies the Lynx's dominant season as the WNBA-leading team.

In other action, the New York Liberty overcame the absence of Sabrina Ionescu, who is day-to-day with an ankle tweak, to defeat the Connecticut Sun 82-75. Jonquel Jones led the Liberty with 23 points, while Marine Johannes ignited a crucial fourth-quarter surge. Meanwhile, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2026, featuring notable figures like Candace Parker, Doc Rivers, and Amar'e Stoudemire, with the 1996 US Women's Olympic team also being honored for their transformative impact on American basketball and the WNBA.