We’ve entered the home stretch of the WNBA season, but first the league is on a 17-day break until Sept. 16, with a band of players heading to Germany to compete in the FIBA Women’s World Cup. Those not participating will get some much-needed rest ahead of the final four games of the regular season, with the postseason looming after that. While the eight playoff teams are set, seeding is still up for grabs. However, WNBA fans may not want to see much movement after the break, with the current standings setting up some intriguing matchups.
If current seeding holds, the No. 1 Lynx would face the No. 8 Wings, and who doesn’t want to see Olivia Miles and Paige Bueckers go head-to-head? The No. 2 Valkyries would take on the No. 7 Mystics, with Golden State holding a 2–1 advantage in the teams’ meetings this season. Grab the popcorn, because in this scenario the No. 3 Aces would go up against the No. 6 Liberty, setting up a matchup of the league’s foremost rivalry. Speaking of rivalries, the No. 4 Dream would face the No. 5 Fever. Angel Reese vs. Caitlin Clark, anyone?
