What the Top Seed in the WNBA Means for the Lynx
The Minnesota Lynx have officially locked up the top seed in the WNBA Playoffs, and the significance of that achievement can't be overstated. After falling just short in last year’s WNBA Finals, losing a heartbreaking Game Five, the Lynx have returned with a renewed focus and unfinished business. After a dominant regular season, the Lynx now enter the postseason with home-court advantage and a clear target on their backs. Securing the top seed not only reflects their elite level of play, but it also sets them up for a potentially smoother path through the playoff bracket. Now, with the top seed secured, the question isn’t whether they can make it back to the WNBA Finals—it’s whether they can finish the job this time.
Securing the number one seed comes with more than just bragging rights—it gives the Lynx a legitimate edge heading into the playoffs. With home-court advantage throughout the postseason, Minnesota will have the comfort of playing in front of its home fans, where it's built strong momentum all season. Last year’s Game Five in New York still lingers in the minds of many Lynx players and fans, especially after a controversial call late in the game that some believe was influenced by the home crowd. Facing the lowest remaining seeds in each round also increases their chances of advancing, giving them matchups that, at least on paper, are more favorable. On top of that, clinching early allows the team to manage minutes and rest key players heading into the most grueling part of the season.
After last season’s crushing Game Five loss in the finals, the Lynx are approaching this postseason with a clear sense of urgency and redemption. That painful finish has fueled their drive all season, and now they enter the playoffs not only as the top seed but as a team with unfinished business. With Napheesa Collier emerging as a frontrunner for MVP, the Lynx have looked virtually unbeatable all year, combining star power with deep team chemistry. As they prepare for the postseason, Minnesota is determined to turn its regular-season dominance into a championship.
