The 2024 WNBA playoffs are set to begin with four best-of-three first-round matchups starting Sunday. The New York Liberty, top-seeded after a 32-win season, will face the Atlanta Dream, who clinched the final playoff spot. The Minnesota Lynx, seeded second, will host the Phoenix Mercury, while the Connecticut Sun, seeking their first title, will play against the Indiana Fever, marking their first postseason since 2016. The defending champions, the Las Vegas Aces, are aiming for a third consecutive title and will face the Seattle Storm. Caitlin Clark, a sensational rookie, is set to make her playoff debut with the Fever. The playoffs will proceed with best-of-five series in the semifinals and finals.