Aces Become Second Team to Secure WNBA Playoff Berth
The defending WNBA champions, the Las Vegas Aces, have officially secured their spot in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs.
The Las Vegas Aces have achieved a significant milestone by becoming the second team to secure a spot in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs. This accomplishment follows their victory over the Washington Mystics, with the Minnesota Lynx also securing a playoff berth. The Aces' 83-76 win over the Mystics, combined with the Sparks' 81-85 loss to the New York Liberty, solidified Las Vegas' position in the playoff race.
This marks the eighth consecutive playoff appearance for the Aces, who have a remarkable track record, having won three of the last four WNBA Championships. The Lynx, currently leading the league with a 28-7 record, marked history as the first team to secure a playoff berth this season, boasting a three-game advantage over the Golden State Valkyries.
The Lynx's last championship victory came in 2017, while the Aces have faced each other twice this season, with the Aces emerging victorious in the first matchup held on June 13. The Aces will face Minnesota in their final regular season game on Saturday night at the Michelob Ultra Arena.
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