When do the 2022 WNBA playoffs start, schedule dates, teams Playoffs Clinching scenario, standing-Updated.

The 2022 WNBA regular season has come to an end, and as expected the final day was a dramatic affair.

The 2022 WNBA playoffs are set to begin on August 17th. The eight teams with the highest winning percentage will advance to the postseason (regardless of conference).

The biggest one is that all eight teams will participate in the first round of the playoffs rather than the top seeds getting a first-round bye.

Which WNBA teams have clinched a playoff berth, Mercury last team heat up for Playoff.

The WNBA defending champions Chicago Sky, are looking good heading into the final stretch of the season and were the first team to clinch a ticket to the playoffs.

Early on, the Phoenix Mercury were locked in with the Minnesota Lynx's loss to the Connecticut Sun, while the New York Liberty earned the final spot with a narrow win over the Atlanta Dream. Later, the Las Vegas Aces grabbed the No. 1 seed with a thrilling comeback win over the Seattle Storm.

2022 WNBA playoff picture, Final standings, Playoffs Clinching teams:

The Indiana Fever were the first team eliminated from the playoffs and will be back in the lottery for the sixth straight season.

2022 WNBA playoffs: schedule, times, scores, results, How to watch, live stream.

Final standings

1. Las Vegas Aces (26-10) -- Playoffs

2. Chicago Sky (26-10) -- Playoffs

3. Connecticut Sun (25-11) -- Playoffs

4. Seattle Storm (22-14) -- Playoffs

5. Washington Mystics (22-14) -- Playoffs

6. Dallas Wings (18-18) -- Playoffs

7. New York Liberty (16-20) -- Playoffs

8. Phoenix Mercury (15-21) -- Playoffs

9. Minnesota Lynx (14-22) -- Lottery

10. Atlanta Dream (14-22) -- Lottery

11. Los Angeles Sparks (13-23) -- Lottery

12. Indiana Fever (5-31) -- Lottery

With the action concluded, here's a final look at the playoff picture:

2022 WNBA First-round playoff matchups

No. 1 Las Vegas Aces vs. No. 8 Phoenix Mercury

No. 2 Chicago Sky vs. No. 7 New York Liberty

No. 3 Connecticut Sun vs. No. 6 Dallas Wings

No. 4 Seattle Storm vs. No. 5 Washington Mystics

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