Today’s results:
The Sun throttled the Sky, 87-54, to clinch the third seed and eliminate their opponents from playoff contention.
The Dream downed the Liberty, 78-67, to snap the final playoff spot.
The Mystics squeaked by the Fever, 92-91, but missed the playoffs.
The Sparks beat the Lynx, who were without two starters, 68-51.
The Aces ran by the Wings, 98-84.
The Storm routed the Mercury, 89-70.
….And the playoff bracket is set:
WNBA team news:
A record crowd of 20,711 took in the game in D.C. this evening.
Chicago is out of the playoffs, and now the hard part begins.
LA’s dud owners need to buy into the hot WNBA, or sell the team.
WNBA player news:
Tina Charles became the league record-holder for both rebounds and double-doubles tonight.