Valkyries Rise as WNBA Break Looms and Playoff Race Intensifies
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With a 17-day FIBA Women’s World Cup break ahead, the WNBA’s eight playoff teams are set but seeds remain in flux; if current standings hold, Lynx would face Wings, Valkyries would meet Mystics, Aces would face Liberty, and Dream would take on Fever, setting up marquee matchups as teams rest for four final regular-season games. Golden State has surged to No. 1 on a four-game win streak, while Minnesota deals with Napheesa Collier's return from injury and other teams juggle injuries and World Cup duties ahead of the postseason.
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