The WNBA's 30th regular season is concluding, with the final five games scheduled for Thursday, September 27, to determine playoff matchups. The Minnesota Lynx have secured the top seed despite a 96-77 defeat to the Indiana Fever in their last game. The Lynx will face the Fever again in their season finale.
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The Fever's win did little to change their playoff standing. They need either a victory or a loss by the Washington Mystics to maintain the fifth seed. The Atlanta Dream have clinched the fourth seed, setting up a highly anticipated first-round matchup between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, which many expect to be one of the most viewed series in WNBA history.
In a notable aspect of Indiana’s victory, Rookie of the Year candidate Olivia Miles did not play. Miles has made history as she set a new rookie scoring record with 790 points, surpassing Clark’s previous record of 769 points from 2024. She has been a standout for Minnesota this season, averaging 19.8 points and 6.0 assists, both of which are team highs and rank her among the league’s top performers.
Despite Miles sitting out, Clark expressed her hope to see her play in the upcoming rematch. "One more, I hope Liv plays, and I think it will be a fun one," she stated. However, the Lynx have confirmed that Miles will not participate in the finale now that they have secured their playoff position, marking the end of her impressive rookie season.
Caitlin Clark continues to shine, finishing the recent game with 27 points and nine assists. She ranks third in the league with an average of 22.8 points per game and is tied for first in assists at 8.5. Clark’s performance has been historic, as no player has previously finished in the top five in both scoring and assists in the same season. Alongside Kelsey Mitchell, who is second in scoring at 25.0 points per game, Indiana boasts the most potent offense in WNBA history, averaging 96.7 points per game and recording a record 20 games with over 100 points.