The Indiana Fever are one win (or Los Angeles Sparks loss) from clinching a berth in the WNBA playoffs after Friday's 97-77 victory over the Chicago Sky.
Los Angeles lost to Atlanta again, 104-85, dropping the Stars to 19-22 and giving the Fever a magic number of 1. New York and Seattle are playing at 10 p.m. Friday in a game that will also have an impact on the Fever's playoff positioning.
WNBA standings
Here are the relevant teams in the standings:
5. New York (24-17) : Friday at Seattle, Tuesday vs. Washington (16-26), Sept. 11 at Chicago (9-31) Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now.
6. Golden State (23-18) : Saturday vs. Minnesota (32-9), Tuesday at Seattle, Sept. 11 at Minnesota
7 . Indiana (22-20) : Sunday at Washington, Tuesday vs. Minneso