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Washington Mystics Clinch 2026 WNBA Playoff Berth With 105-100 Win

8/24/2026

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Washington Mystics clinched a 2026 WNBA playoff berth by beating Portland Fire 105-100 on Sunday.
The win gave the Mystics their first playoff appearance since the 2023 season.
It also made Washington the seventh team to qualify for the 2026 playoffs.
No player from the 2019 championship roster remains on the current Mystics squad.
Dallas Wings lead the final playoff race, sitting 6.5 games ahead of Portland Fire.

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Washington Mystics clinched a 2026 WNBA playoff berth by beating Portland Fire 105-100 on Sunday.
The win gave the Mystics their first playoff appearance since the 2023 season.
It also made Washington the seventh team to qualify for the 2026 playoffs.
No player from the 2019 championship roster remains on the current Mystics squad.
Dallas Wings lead the final playoff race, sitting 6.5 games ahead of Portland Fire.