With tonight's win and the Sparks' loss, the Las Vegas Aces have joined the Minnesota Lynx in clinching a playoff spot Via @alexaphilippou on X

What happened: Las Vegas secured its berth through the combination of its win and Los Angeles' defeat.

Why it matters: The Aces no longer need additional results to reach the postseason.

By the numbers: Los Angeles lost 85-81.

What to watch: The remaining playoff places are still to be decided.

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