WNBA Playoff Picture: Sun, Fever on First-Round Collision Course?

Indiana Fever Clinch Playoff Berth

The Indiana Fever clinched a spot in the WNBA playoffs with a 92-80 win over the New York Liberty on Tuesday night. The Fever have now won three straight games and are currently in fifth place in the standings with a record of 14-13.

Connecticut Sun Continue to Roll

The Connecticut Sun extended their winning streak to seven games with a 90-74 victory over the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday night. The Sun have now won 11 of their last 12 games and are currently in first place in the standings with a record of 18-9.

First-Round Matchup Potential

With the Fever clinching a playoff berth and the Sun continuing to roll, the two teams are on a collision course for a first-round matchup in the playoffs. The Fever would have home-court advantage in the series, but the Sun are the clear favorites to win.

Fever's Strengths and Weaknesses

• Strengths: The Fever have a strong inside-out game with Breanna Stewart and Victoria Vivians leading the way. They are also one of the best rebounding teams in the league.
• Weaknesses: The Fever's defense has been inconsistent at times, and they have struggled to guard teams with a lot of perimeter threats.

Sun's Strengths and Weaknesses

• Strengths: The Sun have a deep and talented roster, led by Jonquel Jones, Alyssa Thomas, and DeWanna Bonner. They are also one of the best defensive teams in the league.
• Weaknesses: The Sun's bench is not as strong as some of the other top teams in the league.

Potential X-Factors

• Breanna Stewart's Health: Stewart is the Fever's best player, and her health will be a major factor in the playoffs. She missed the last two regular-season games due to an ankle injury, but there is some optimism that she will be back for the first-round matchup.
• Sun's Three-Point Shooting: The Sun are one of the best three-point shooting teams in the league. If they can hit their shots from behind the arc, they will be tough to beat.

The first round of the WNBA playoffs is set to begin on August 17th. The Fever and Sun are two of the favorites to win the championship, and their first-round matchup should be one of the most exciting series of the playoffs.