WNBA Power Rankings Week 11: The Race for the Eighth Seed
The Race for the Eighth Seed
The race for the eighth and final playoff spot in the WNBA is heating up, with just over a month remaining in the regular season. Several teams are in the mix.
The Dallas Wings currently hold the eighth seed with an 11-14 record. They are followed by the Indiana Fever (10-15), the Las Vegas Aces (10-15), and the Minnesota Lynx (9-16). All four teams have a chance to make the playoffs.
The Wings have been playing well lately, winning four of their last six games. They have a tough schedule remaining, but they are in a good position to make the playoffs.
The Fever have also been playing well lately, winning three of their last four games. They have a slightly easier schedule remaining than the Wings, so they could be in a good position to make a run at the playoffs.
The Aces have been struggling lately, losing four of their last six games. They have a tough schedule remaining, so they will need to play well to make the playoffs.
The Lynx have been struggling all season, but they have shown some signs of improvement lately. They have a tough schedule remaining, but they could be a dark horse to make the playoffs.
Who Will Make the Playoffs?
It is difficult to say who will make the playoffs at this point in the season. The Wings, Fever, Aces, and Lynx are all in the mix. It will be interesting to see how the race for the eighth seed plays out in the final weeks of the regular season.What is the Importance of the Eighth Seed?
The eighth seed in the WNBA playoffs is important because it gives a team a chance to advance to the second round. The top four teams in each conference receive a bye to the second round, while the fifth through eighth seeds play in a single-elimination game. The winners of those games advance to the second round.The eighth seed is also important because it gives a team a chance to play in front of their home crowd in the first round of the playoffs.
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