Lynx, Sky and Sparks clinch playoff berths

Joining the Lynx in the playoffs this season are the Chicago Sky, whose 82-64 win over the Liberty put them there for the first time in franchise history.

The Shock inadvertently helped the Sparks by beating the Silver Stars, 73-67. San Antonio’s loss puts Los Angeles in.

Other games tonight:

The Mystics defeated the Dream, 74-64.

The Storm upended the Mercury, 81-73. Seattle sweeps the series against Phoenix this year, 4-0.

Team news:

Sun….the injury-plagued team has signed Sydney Carter to a seven-day contract.

Liberty….one on one with Essence Carson.

Tomorrow’s game previews:

Fever at Lynx

Sky at Dream