The Valkyries’ first-round playoff stage is set.

After falling to the Minnesota Lynx 72-53 in the regular season finale on Thursday, the Valkyries dropped to the No. 8 seed and will stay in the Land of a Thousand Lakes for Game 1 starting on Sunday.

The Lynx were by far the best team in the league this season, finishing with a 44-10 record. Golden State were swept in the regular season series by Minnesota in games that were not particularly close.

The Lynx will be seeking their fifth WNBA title, setting the record for the most championships by a franchise in league history. Minnesota was in the finals last season, but fell to the New York Liberty in five games.

Here’s a breakdown of the Valkyries’ first-round opponent:

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