The Las Vegas Aces are still in contention for the No. 2 seed in the WNBA playoffs following their 98-77 victory against the Seattle Storm on Sunday. However, the Aces face challenges, as they need to secure two additional wins while hoping the Golden State Valkyries lose twice. The Aces hold the tiebreaker over the Valkyries, which would secure them the No. 2 seed if both teams end up tied. With the Valkyries still vying for the top seed and scheduled to face the Portland and Los Angeles teams, the Aces are more realistically aiming to retain the No. 3 seed ahead of the Atlanta Dream.
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As of now, all playoff spots have been secured, but the final seeding remains uncertain. Teams like Indiana could potentially finish anywhere between No. 3 and No. 8 based on the outcomes of their remaining games. The Fever suffered a tough loss against the Washington Mystics on Sunday, complicating their playoff positioning as they prepare for two matches versus the Minnesota Lynx to conclude their season. Fever head coach Stephanie White emphasized the need for heightened intensity and focus, stating, "Every one of these games that we're playing right now are like playoff games." She noted the importance of grit in their approach as the regular season winds down.