WNBA: Analysis
Sparks streak into playoffs
A Los Angeles defense that scored 28 points off of 17 turnovers hands them a seven-game winning streak and 16-1 home record on the year.
Top of the food chain
Minnesota was clicking on both sides of the ball in order to clinch the No. 1 seed for the playoffs.
Red-hot New York escapes Dallas
The Liberty are on roll as New York has now won 10 games in the row.
High powered offenses collide
Washington secured the 5th seed in next week’s playoffs after holding off Seattle in OT.
Defensive schemes seal Lynx’s win
Thanks to a strong defensive front, Minnesota was able to erase its early deficit and defeat Indiana.
Parker ignites Sparks’ offense
Candace Parker’s 24 points, and LA’s 17-4 advantage in transition, kept the Lynx on their heels all night.
Fear the Beard
LA is loaded with offensive threats, but it was Alana Beard’s spectacular defense that stood out on Sunday.
Atlanta still dreaming of a playoff position
Atlanta’s postseason goals nearly ended Saturday – Brittney Sykes kept the door open for the Dream.
Down — but not out
The Sky’s offensive firepower shocked Connecticut to keep Chicago in the race for a coveted final spot in the playoffs.
Why has Phoenix dropped 3 straight games?
The Mercury’s head coach gave a straightforward answer to why her team is in a slump.
Missing piece dooms Dallas
With Glory Johnson suspended for tonight’s game, Dallas couldn’t overcome Connecticut.
Chicago comes up on a Storm
Chicago had no chance against Seattle on Sunday, getting routed by 37.
Don’t mess with New York
Tina Charles, and a dominant 3rd quarter for NY, led to a win over the Lynx — and a 3-0 record over the top-3 teams in the WNBA this week.
Close call in Seattle
Seattle and San Antonio nearly went into overtime, but a couple inches cost the Stars another close game.
Can Chicago make it into the playoffs?
The Sky’s season has been going much better since the All-Star break, can Chicago get in the playoffs?
New York casts shadow over Sun
Connecticut has been the hottest team in the WNBA, but Friday night New York changed that narrative.
No Bird, no problem
Despite Sue Bird not playing, Seattle soared 1-point higher than Minnesota to shock the Lynx.
Los Angeles was razor-sharp, dominate Mystics
There is only 1 word to describe Los Angeles’ play on Wednesday night: dominant.
Sparks fly in Washington
Last time out LA lost because its shooting went extremely cold — tonight was completely different.
Too hot to handle
Atlanta hoped to snap Connecticut's winning streak — the Sun torched that idea.
Sparks off
New York ends its 5-game losing streak in 83-69 win over Los Angeles. What went wrong for the Sparks?
Red-hot Sun ride momentum to playoffs
It has been a while since Connecticut has been in the playoffs — the wait is officially over.
Stars were out in full force
Glory Johnson and Monique Currie displayed their veteran leadership in a thriller in Dallas.
Currie Favor
After Monique Currie’s game-high 29 points, Phoenix came out on top by one in an overtime battle with Dallas.
Second chance opportunities
The Wings soared to the offensive glass creating a 16-4 advantage over the Sparks, which led to a huge win.
Dallas’ mindset: “One game at a time”
Dallas’ physical play helped captured a big win in its hunt for a playoff spot.
Washington grinds out a win
Washington and Phoenix’s game was an intense one. Ultimately, the Mystics would get an incredibly gritty win.
Analysis of Chicago’s win, Vandersloot’s epic night
Stefanie Dolson and Courtney Vandersloot rescued Chicago to edge past Atlanta. Vandersloot was EPIC!
Sparks catch fire
An 18-6 Sparks run to conclude the third quarter handed LA their fourth straight win.
Dallas put on a shooting clinic
The Wings shot a blistering 61.5% from beyond the arc to blow past Seattle.
Fast start, bad finish
Atlanta was off to a great start — but its shooting went extremely frigid in the fourth.
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