Second-Half Contenders: Breaking Down the WNBA Playoff Picture
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The WNBA playoff picture is taking shape with clear contenders, pretenders, and lottery-bound teams emerging as we enter the second half of the season.
• Minnesota Lynx lead the league with Napheesa Collier (23 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists) as their undisputed star
• New York Liberty have assembled a superteam with Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, Jonquel Jones, and recent addition Emma Meesseman
• Phoenix Mercury's big three of Satou Sabally, Kahleah Copper, and DeWanna Bonner make them legitimate contenders
• Seattle Storm and Atlanta Dream qualify as "playoff pretenders" despite solid records and talented rosters
• Indiana Fever could be dangerous with Commissioner's Cup championship and rising stars Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark
• Washington Mystics have been a pleasant surprise with Brittney Sykes leading a team of young All-Stars
• Las Vegas Aces remain dangerous despite their lower standing with A'ja Wilson and Jackie Young leading
• Los Angeles Sparks, Chicago Sky, Dallas Wings, and Connecticut Sun appear headed for the lottery
• Coaching will be a deciding factor for teams on the playoff bubble
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Chapters
1. Welcome to Get a Bucket (00:00:00)
2. WNBA Second-Half Expectations (00:13:18)
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