Mystics Clinch First WNBA Playoff Spot Since 2023
The Washington Mystics officially clinched a spot in the 2026 WNBA playoffs on Sunday after defeating the Portland Fire.
On Sunday, the Washington Mystics secured their first playoff spot in the WNBA since 2023, defeating the Portland Fire 105-100. This victory marks the seventh team to earn a playoff berth this season, alongside the Minnesota Lynx, Golden State Valkyries, Las Vegas Aces, Atlanta Dream, Indiana Fever, and New York Liberty. With just one playoff spot remaining, the Dallas Wings and Fire are the only teams yet to be eliminated from the competition.
However, the Wings lead the Fire by 6.5 games, making it more likely for Dallas to secure the final playoff position. The Mystics have not participated in the WNBA playoffs since 2023, and since the 2020 season, they have either lost in the first round or failed to qualify for the playoffs entirely. The 2019 WNBA playoffs were the last time the Mystics won a postseason series, which coincided with their championship season.
None of the players from the 2019 championship roster are part of the current Washington Mystics team.
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