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WNBA Postseason Takes Shape
Three questions with Sabreena Merchant
We’re entering the stretch run in the WNBA. A’ja Wilson’s white t-shirt energy has produced big-time performances, but the Aces haven’t been the league’s best team this season despite having the best player in the league.
But is this the year the New York Liberty break through? For all of New York’s great history, it still hasn’t won a WNBA Championship. The Liberty are on pace to lead the WNBA in wins for a second consecutive season, but their 18 postseason berths are the most in WNBA history without a title. This might be the Liberty’s season to notch a ring, but Minnesota (26-9, second in WNBA) and Connecticut (25-10, third) are two key potential challengers, along with Las Vegas.
Let’s chime in The Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant to break down the WNBA’s regular season ending as the playoffs take shape:
How would you describe the MVP race?
Sabreena: Despite my best attempts to introduce some drama into the MVP race, it’s pretty cut and dry. Just as A’ja Wilson…
