The Minnesota Lynx and Golden State Valkyries are both playoff-bound, but only one side will enter the postseason on a winning note.

The Lynx (33-10) and Valkyries (23-20) will meet in the regular-season finale Thursday evening in Minneapolis. It will be the fourth and final regular-season contest between these teams.

Minnesota has already set a franchise record for victories in a single season. The Lynx have locked up the WNBA's best record and the No. 1 overall seed in the playoffs.

Golden State also punched a ticket to the postseason in its inaugural season and could finish with the sixth or eighth playoff seed, depending on Thursday's result.

Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase said her team's most recent game felt like a playoff matchup. Golden State lost 74-73 against the Seattle Stor

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