The Golden State Valkyries clinched their spot in the 2026 WNBA playoffs with their win over the Dallas Wings at Chase Center on Aug. 17. Golden State is currently in second place in the WNBA standings, only trailing the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx. The Valkyries have surpassed their win total from their historic inaugural season. They can clinch the second seed with a win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday or with a Las Vegas Aces loss to the Phoenix Mercury. Golden State has clinched home court advantage and will be either the second or third seed depending on Thursday's results.
Standings Watch:
- Minnesota Lynx 32-11 (Valkyries 1.0 game behind)
- Golden State Valkyries (31-12)
- Las Vegas Aces 30-13 (Valkyries 1.0 game ahead)
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
IF the Valkyries BEAT the Sparks, they are the 2ND SEED and will play the Dallas Wings.
IF the Valkyries LOSE to the Sparks, they are the 2ND SEED IF the Las Vegas Aces ALSO LOSE to the Phoenix Mercury and will play the Dallas Wings.
IF the VALKYRIES LOSE to the Sparks, they are the 3RD SEED IF the Las Vegas Aces BEAT the Phoenix Mercury and will play EITHER the Indiana Fever OR the Washington Mystics.
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