The first-place Lynx weren't in action Tuesday but still became the first WNBA team to clinch a playoff spot with Indiana's loss to Dallas.

The Minnesota Lynx will sit comfortably to see if they can clinch a playoff spot early with a Fever or Sparks loss.

Minnesota Lynx clinch playoff spot with a month left in the regular season originally appeared on Bring Me The News. There will be no dramatic playoff chase for the Minnesota Lynx when the WNBA regular season concludes in a month. That's because the Lynx, who lead the league with a 27-5 record, clinched a playoff spot Tuesday night.