With the final buzzer of the WNBA regular season, the stage is set for an exciting playoff series. The New York Liberty have clinched the No. 1 seed, making them the favorites to win the WNBA title this year. The Las Vegas Aces and the Minnesota Lynx follow closely behind in the odds, creating a tier of three top contenders. The matchups for the first round are as follows: the Atlanta Dream will face off against the New York Liberty, the Phoenix Mercury will take on the Minnesota Lynx, the Indiana Fever will challenge the Connecticut Sun, and the Seattle Storm will play against the Las Vegas Aces.

The New York Liberty secured the No. 1 seed in a convincing victory over the Washington Mystics, giving them home-court advantage throughout the playoffs. Led by the 2023 MVP Breanna Stewart, the Liberty are aiming to bring the city its first-ever WNBA title after falling short in last year's finals against the Aces. Meanwhile, the defending champions, the Las Vegas Aces, led by reigning Finals MVP A'ja Wilson, are looking to achieve a rare three-peat, a feat not seen since the early days of the league in 2000.

The Minnesota Lynx have shown strong form post-Olympics, winning 13 out of 15 games since the break and securing the No. 2 seed. With a formidable lineup and an impressive record, the Lynx are seen as serious contenders for the championship. The Connecticut Sun, led by experienced players, are aiming to continue their playoff streak as they face off against the Indiana Fever, which is making its WNBA Playoff debut led by the promising Caitlin Clark. The Seattle Storm, a perennial powerhouse, will take on the Las Vegas Aces in what promises to be a thrilling matchup between two talented teams.