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Lynx crash out of playoffs as Liberty become first No. 8 seed to down a No. 1 seed in WNBA playoff history

The No. 1 seed Minnesota Lynx were eliminated from the 2026 WNBA playoffs in stunning fashion Tuesday with an 87-71 loss to the No.

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The Minnesota Lynx, the No. 1 seed, were knocked out of the 2026 WNBA playoffs on Tuesday after losing 87‑71 to the No. 8 seed New York Liberty. The defeat completed a two‑game sweep, marking the first time a No. 1 seed has been eliminated in the first round by a No. 8 seed. The game was a rematch of the 2024 Finals, underscoring the historic nature of the upset.

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