The Seattle Storm’s upset of the previously-undefeated Minnesota Lynx has opened up the Western Conference’s Commissioner’s Cup race. In the Eastern Conference, in contrast, the New York Liberty are on track to return to the Cup championship game for a third-straight season.
On Saturday, New York can confirm their control with a win over the Indiana Fever (3 p.m. ET, ABC), while the Storm and Lynx will look to remain in contention for the West’s crown with victories over the Los Angeles Sparks (1 p.m. ET, CBS) and Golden State Valkyries (8:30 p.m. ET, WNBA League Pass), respectively.
First, on Friday night, the Atlanta Dream can keep their long-shot Cup hopes alive with a win against the Chicago Sky (7:30 p.m ET, ION). The Las Vegas Aces and Dallas Wings, meanwhile, will meet, both searching for a win that can shift their sinking vibes (10 p.m. ET, ION).
Here’s one critical question for these five Cup games:
Can the Dream just take care of business?
Last Friday, the Dream lost…