The WNBA postseason will get underway Tuesday evening when the No. 5 Mercury take on the No. 8 Mystics in the first of two first-round, single-elimination games. Later Tuesday night, the sixth-seeded Sky will battle the seventh-seeded Sun. If the excitement of the regular season is any indication, the upcoming playoffs should be a thrilling affair. A worthy champion will be crowned in the upcoming weeks, capping off what has been the most unusual season in the league’s history. Here’s a look at how we think the postseason might shake out:
WNBA champion: Storm over Aces in four games
While the Aces claimed the league’s top seed on Sunday by knocking off the Storm, 86–84, Seattle shouldn’t be doubted heading into the postseason.