Lynx clinch No.1 seed and home‑court edge despite embarrassing loss and Olivia Miles injury

The Guardian reports that the Minnesota Lynx secured the league’s No.1 seed heading into the 2026 playoffs. Despite the achievement, the team suffered an “embarrassing” loss to the Chicago Fever and saw guard Olivia Miles leave the game with an injury, as noted by the same source. CBS Sports adds that the Lynx also earned home‑court advantage and are being positioned as a heavy title favorite for the postseason. The precise impact of Miles’ injury on Minnesota’s playoff performance remains uncertain, and the extent to which the loss to the Fever reflects future form is not yet clear.