Did the Fever Find Their Playoff Formula?
The playoff race is heating up, and the standings are getting tighter by the day! Zena and Sabreena break down the biggest performances and storylines from the weekend, starting with the Lynx-Aces matchup, which showcased the strengths of two of the leagues top contenders and what each team could bring to the postseason. Then, they turn their attention to the Fever and how their recent surge has propelled them up the standings and whether theyve finally found an identity at the right time. Plus, how will injuries impact the Wings playoff hopes, and can the Atlanta Dream overcome their inconsistency and missed opportunities in close games as the postseason approaches? To wrap things up, we answer a mailbag question about overseas play and the development opportunities it creates for WNBA players. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: Sign up for the No Offseason Newsletter: 00:00 Intro 01;10 WNBA greats join Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame 10:29 Mercury retire Diana Taurasis No. 3 18:25 Satou Sabally taking time away from the Liberty 21:33 Fever top Wings 98-87 21:58 Lynx hold off Aces 92-87 23:19 What Lynx-Aces told us 28:50 Fever climb with back-to-back wins 29:41 What did the Wings' fight show against the Fever? 31:57 Fever edge Dream in thrilling overtime win 95-91 34:21 How Azzi Fudd's absence impacts the Wings 38:30 Why every team needs to be clicking now 40:37 The Dream's challenge without Bre Jones & Jordin Canada 41:47 What to make of the Dreams inconsistencies? 47:58 Have the Fever found their identity? Related links and articles: Follow and listen to the audio podcast: Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever youre listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [ -TikTok: @no_offseason [ Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on IG: @layshiac -Annie on X: @anniecostabile -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: Full Episodes Playlist: Shorts Playlist: Thumbnail: Michael Reaves / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images
