WNBA 2025 Season Final Stretch: Teams' Best-Case Scenarios and Playoff Predictions

As the WNBA 2025 season nears its end, we analyze the best-case scenarios for all 13 teams, from securing home-court advantage to playoff hopes.

With just 10 days remaining in the WNBA's 2025 regular season, the playoff picture is starting to take shape. The Minnesota Lynx have already secured the No. 1 seed, but there are still crucial developments to watch as teams vie for the best possible postseason positions.

Minnesota Lynx (32-8)

The Lynx have already secured home-court advantage throughout the playoffs. Their best-case scenario now is to finish the season with a historic 36-8 record, which would be the most wins in WNBA history.

Las Vegas Aces (26-14)

The Aces are on a 12-game winning streak and are looking to secure the No. 2 seed. Winning out would not only give them the second seed but also establish a club-record winning streak.

Atlanta Dream (26-14)

The Dream are aiming for the No. 2 seed as well. Their best-case scenario involves winning their remaining games and hoping the Aces lose one of theirs.

Phoenix Mercury (25-14)

The Mercury have won six of their last seven games. Their optimal outcome is to win their last five games while hoping Atlanta and Las Vegas each lose at least once.

New York Liberty (24-16)

The Liberty are trying to climb into the top four. Their best-case scenario is to win their remaining games and secure a higher seed, though it will be challenging with three of their last four games on the road.

Golden State Valkyries (21-18)

The Valkyries are closing in on a playoff spot. Their best-case scenario is to secure the 6-seed, which would be a significant achievement for an expansion franchise.

Indiana Fever (21-19)

The Fever are still in playoff position despite numerous injuries. Their realistic best-case scenario is to secure the No. 6 seed and hope for the return of Caitlin Clark for the postseason.

Seattle Storm (22-20)

The Storm need to win their remaining games to secure a playoff spot. Their best-case scenario is to finish .500 at home and enter the postseason with 24 victories.

Los Angeles Sparks (19-20)

The Sparks are fighting to end their four-year playoff drought. Their best-case scenario involves winning four of their last five games and hoping for a playoff berth.

Connecticut Sun (10-30)

The Sun are set to miss the playoffs for the first time since 2016. Their best-case scenario is to finish 11th and play spoiler to Atlanta's hopes for the No. 2 seed.

Washington Mystics (16-25)

The Mystics are out of the playoffs. Their best-case scenario is to end their seven-game losing streak and have Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen named to the WNBA All-Rookie Team.

Chicago Sky (9-30)

The Sky are out of the postseason for the second year in a row. Their best-case scenario is to avoid last place and perhaps impact the order of the top four seeds.

Dallas Wings (9-32)

The Wings are in the midst of an eight-game losing streak. Their best-case scenario is to celebrate Paige Bueckers' impending Rookie of the Year Award and hope to win the draft lottery for a second consecutive No. 1 pick.

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