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2011 WNBA Playoffs: Seattle Storm Secure Home Court Advantage In First Round
The 2011 WNBA Playoffs will begin on September 15 with the Seattle Storm facing the Phoenix Mercury at 7 p.m. PST on ESPN2.
With an 85-70 win tonight, the Storm secured second place in the Western Conference and home court advantage in their first round meeting with the Mercury.
Visit WNBA.com to see the full Western Conference semifinals schedule. For more on the Storm, visit our Seattle Storm section. For more on the WNBA in general, visit SB Nation's women's basketball site Swish Appeal.
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September 2, 2011
Seattle Storm Have Plenty Left To Play For Beyond Clinching A WNBA Playoff Berth
With their next win, the Seattle Storm will clinch a spot in the 2011 WNBA Playoffs, with a likely first round matchup with a Phoenix Mercury that they've dominated for two years. But they'll still have plenty to play for in the regular season.
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August 31, 2011
2011 WNBA Playoff Race: Candace Parker's Season-High 27 Points Keep Seattle Storm From Clinching Playoff Berth
2011 WNBA Playoff Race: Candace Parker's Season-High 27 Points Keep Seattle Storm From Clinching Playoff Berth
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August 29, 2011
2011 WNBA Playoff Picture: Minnesota Lynx Clinch Western Conference, Seattle Storm One Game Away From Clinching Playoff Berth
2011 WNBA Playoff Picture: Minnesota Lynx Clinch Western Conference, Seattle Storm One Game Away From Clinching Playoff Berth
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August 26, 2011
2011 WNBA Playoff Picture: Tulsa Shock End WNBA Record 20 Game Losing Streak Against Playoff Hopeful Los Angeles Sparks
2011 WNBA Playoff Race: Tulsa Shock End 20 Game Losing Streak Against Playoff Hopeful Los Angeles Sparks
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August 26, 2011
2011 WNBA Playoff Picture: Seattle Storm Virtually Even With Phoenix Mercury After Win Over Tulsa Shock
2011 WNBA Playoff Picture: Seattle Storm Move Closer To Second Place With Win Over Tulsa Shock
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August 24, 2011
2011 WNBA Playoff Race: Seattle Storm Win Tiebreaker With San Antonio Silver Stars
2011 WNBA Playoff Race: Seattle Storm Win Tiebreaker With San Antonio Silver Stars
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August 22, 2011
2011 WNBA Playoff Race: Candace Parker Leads L.A. Sparks Rally To Give Tulsa Shock A Record Breaking 18th Straight Loss
2011 WNBA Playoff Race: Candace Parker Leads L.A. Sparks Rally To Give Tulsa Shock A Record Breaking 18th Straight Loss
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August 20, 2011
2011 WNBA Playoff Race: Minnesota Lynx Clinch, Lauren Jackson Makes Immediate Impact For The Seattle Storm
2011 WNBA Playoff Race: Minnesota Lynx Clinch, Lauren Jackson Makes Immediate Impact For The Seattle Storm
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August 20, 2011
Seattle Storm Center Lauren Jackson Will Return From Injury Against The New York Liberty Tonight
Seattle Storm Center Lauren Jackson Set To Return From Injury Against The New York Liberty Tonight
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August 20, 2011
2011 WNBA Western Conference Playoff Race: Minnesota Lynx Can Clinch A Playoff Berth With A Seattle Storm Loss Tonight
2011 WNBA Western Conference Playoff Race: Minnesota Lynx Can Clinch A Playoff Berth With A Seattle Storm Loss Tonight
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August 18, 2011
2011 WNBA Playoff Race: Los Angeles Sparks Inch Closer To Seattle Storm With Big Win Over Indiana Fever
2011 WNBA Playoff Race: Los Angeles Sparks Inch Closer To Seattle Storm With Big Win Over Indiana Fever
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August 18, 2011
2011 WNBA Playoff Race: The Seattle Storm's Path To The Postseason
Although Seattle Storm center Lauren Jackson might return from injury in time for the 2011 WNBA Playoffs, the return of L.A. Sparks forward Candace Parker could play a more significant role in the Western Conference playoff race.