Lynx clinch No. 1 seed despite own loss, thanks to Valkyries' defeat

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Minnesota secured the WNBA's top playoff seed even after losing to the Fever, once Portland's overtime win over Golden State eliminated the Valkyries' path to the No. 1 spot.

Lynx clinch No. 1 seed despite own loss, thanks to Valkyries' defeat — Mercury News

“Quite the night for the Minnesota Lynx, who lost to the Fever and saw their starters get benched in the second half but still clinch the No. 1 seed in the playoffs with the Portland Fire's overtime win over the Golden State Valkyries. The WNBA keeps on giving”

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Quite the night for the Minnesota Lynx, who lost to the Fever and saw their starters get benched in the second half but still clinch the No. 1 seed in the playoffs with the Portland Fire’s overtime win over the Golden State Valkyries. The WNBA keeps on giving

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