Explain this logic...

In the 2005 WNBA Draft, Connecticut has the 8th pick, while New York has the 10th pick. However, in last year's playoffs, Connecticut earned the top seed, while New York was second - by virtue of the tiebreaker.

Normally, draft order is determined by won-loss record. If New York finishes second to Connecticut by virtue of the tiebreaker, how is it fair that Connecticut, the top seed in the East last year, has a selection two picks earlier?