Fever, Aces Set for WNBA Playoff Opener

The Las Vegas Aces enter their regular-season finale against the eliminated Phoenix Mercury on a winning streak, having clinched home-court advantage in the first round of the WNBA playoffs. Las Vegas could still claim the No. 2 seed, depending on its result and the Golden State Valkyries’ game, while the Aces’ recent form and A’ja Wilson’s league-leading season make them a formidable playoff opponent. Washington has secured at least the No. 6 seed and can move up to No. 5 with a win over Chicago and an Indiana loss to Minnesota, thanks to its head-to-head tiebreaker over the Fever.