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No. 8-seeded Liberty Sweeps top seeded Lynxs to Advance to WNBA semifinals (87 – 71)

September 30, 2026
No. 8-seeded Liberty Sweeps top seeded Lynxs to Advance to WNBA semifinals (87 – 71)

New York Liberty just completed one of the biggest upset in WNBA Playoff history as they sweep the top seeded Minnesota Lynxs (87 – 71). New York became the first No. 8 seed to eliminate a No. 1 seed in the league’s 30-year history.

The Liberty set the tone early, leading wire-to-wire behind dominant performances from their frontcourt core. Jonquel Jones delivered a monster double-double with 21 points and 13 rebounds, while Breanna Stewart added 21 points to anchor New York’s relentless offense. Sabrina Ionescu chipped in 18 points, orchestrating a balanced attack that kept Minnesota on its heels all evening.

The Lynx, coming off an impressive regular season, struggled to establish momentum against New York’s physical defense. Courtney Williams led Minnesota with 18 points, while Napheesa Collier and Kayla McBride contributed 14 points each. However, Minnesota could not close a late gap after Stewart sank key free throws following a flagrant foul in the second half.

The loss marks a bittersweet moment for the Lynx; despite the early exit, guard Olivia Miles was named Rookie of the Year, and head coach Cheryl Reeve was honored with the Coach of the Year award.

Full Game Highlights;

New York now advances to the WNBA semifinals, awaiting the winner of the Atlanta-Washington series.

Lynx Sweep Top WNBA Honors as Olivia Miles Wins Rookie of the Year and Cheryl Reeve Coach of the Year

September 29, 2026
Lynx Sweep Top WNBA Honors as Olivia Miles Wins Rookie of the Year and Cheryl Reeve Coach of the Year

The Minnesota Lynx received two major WNBA awards on Monday: Olivia Miles was named Rookie of the Year, and Cheryl Reeve was named Coach of the Year for a league-record fifth time.

Miles, the second overall pick out of TCU, was a unanimous selection after setting the WNBA rookie scoring record. She broke the mark with 790 points. She averaged 19.8 points, 6.0 assists and 4.7 rebounds while shooting 49.2% from the field. She also set a rookie record with eight three-pointers in a single game, a June 4 win over the Valkyries. She is the sixth Lynx player to win the award.

Reeve received 40 of 74 votes from the media panel, and Golden State’s Natalie Nakase finished second with 20. Reeve led the Lynx to a 33-11 record and the top seed in the Western Conference playoffs, and became the league’s all-time winningest coach on July 8.

The awards came just before the Lynx traveled to New York for an elimination game in their best-of-three first-round series, after losing the opener at home to the Liberty.

WNBA First-Round Game 1 Roundup, Upset by Liberty, Fever missing their Big 3

September 28, 2026
WNBA First-Round Game 1 Roundup, Upset by Liberty, Fever missing their Big 3

The opening salvo of the WNBA postseason did not disappoint. Game 1 across the First-Round matchups set an intense baseline for the rest of the series. With early-series momentum on the line, home-court advantages were defended, high-profile road upsets delivered early drama, and championship contenders laid down explicit statements.

Here is a full breakdown of how Game 1 unfolded across the league.

New York Liberty 91, Minnesota Lynx 75

  • Location: Target Center (Minneapolis, MN)
  • Series State: New York leads 1–0

In one of the most compelling matchups on the schedule, the New York Liberty delivered a dominant performance on the road to silence the crowd in Minneapolis. New York controlled the pace from the early going, utilizing crisp ball movement and structured perimeter defense to disrupt Minnesota’s rhythm.

Key Performers & Turning Point

  • Execution Breakdown: The Liberty pulled away after half-time, capitalized on transition opportunities, and restricted high-efficiency looks inside.
  • Impact: Stealing Game 1 away from home puts immense pressure on Minnesota heading into Game 2.

Las Vegas Aces 102, Indiana Fever 85

  • Location: Michelob ULTRA Arena (Las Vegas, NV)
  • Series State:Las Vegas leads 1–0

The Storyline

The championship-caliber Las Vegas Aces put on an offensive clinic at home, breaking the 100-point threshold to handle a spirited Indiana Fever squad. Las Vegas used their veteran playoff experience to weather an early perimeter push from Indiana before pulling away in the second half.

Key Performers & Turning Point

  • Execution Breakdown: The Aces’ inside-out offensive balance proved too much to contain, generating high-percentage paint points and baseline cuts.
  • Impact: Indiana showcased flashes of rapid transition scoring, but costly turnovers prevented them from keeping pace with Las Vegas’ relentless firepower down the stretch.

Atlanta Dream 92, Washington Mystics 77

  • Location: State Farm Arena (Atlanta, GA)
  • Series State: Atlanta leads 1–0

The Storyline

After falling behind 41–36 at half-time following a sluggish opening two quarters, the Atlanta Dream exploded in the third quarter to completely upend the Washington Mystics. Atlanta flipped the switch defensively and dominated the second half.

Key Performers & Turning Point

  • Rhyne Howard & Allisha Gray: Gray led all scorers with 17 points, while Howard took control in the third period by scoring 12 of her 16 points to anchor the game-altering run. Dewanna Bonner added 11 third-quarter points to solidify the surge.
  • Turning Point: Atlanta forced 7 third-quarter turnovers, converting them into 14 quick points while holding Washington to just 20% shooting in the period.

Golden State Valkyries 104, Dallas Wings 80

  • Location: Chase Center (San Francisco, CA)
  • Series State: Golden State leads 1–0<

The Storyline

Making their mark on the playoff stage at Chase Center, the Golden State Valkyries made quick work of the Dallas Wings in a 24-point blowout. Golden State establish early tempo, crashing the glass aggressively and running the floor at every opportunity.

Key Performers & Turning Point

  • Execution Breakdown: Golden State scored effortlessly in transition, building an early double-digit lead that Dallas could never meaningfully chip away at.
  • Impact: The Valkyries set a firm defensive blueprint, limiting Dallas’ primary interior options and taking full advantage of home-court momentum.

Strategic Takeaways Ahead of Game 2

  • Protecting Home Court Isn’t Guaranteed: New York showed that home advantage can vanish quickly if road teams strike early with intense defensive game plans.
  • Third-Quarter Adjustments: Half-time adjustments were the deciding factor in games like Atlanta vs. Washington, where forcing live-ball turnovers completely re-routed the series trajectory.
  • Elimination Pressure: With the short First-Round format, every trailing team now faces an immediate high-stakes Game 2 where season survival is on the line.

It’ll be interesting to see what adjustments the losing teams make in Game 2. If no adjustments are made, this will be a short series.

2026 WNBA Playoffs Tip Off: First-Round Matchups Set for Sunday

September 25, 2026
2026 WNBA Playoffs Tip Off: First-Round Matchups Set for Sunday

The 2026 WNBA regular season has officially concluded, setting up a high-stakes first round of the postseason starting Sunday, September 27. With a competitive 44-game slate in the books, eight teams now advance to battle in the best-of-three quarterfinal series.

The top-seeded Minnesota Lynx (33-11) lead the postseason field after locking up the league’s best record, driven by stellar rookie playmaker Olivia Miles and forward Napheesa Collier. Minnesota faces a dangerous opening-round challenge against the No. 8 New York Liberty (26-18), who boast Championship-caliber star power in Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu.

In the second seed, the expansion Golden State Valkyries (32-12) cap off a historic inaugural run powered by the WNBA’s top-rated defense. They host Paige Bueckers and the No. 7 Dallas Wings (27-17).

Meanwhile, the two-time champion Las Vegas Aces (31-13) hold the No. 3 seed and square off against Caitlin Clark and the No. 6 Indiana Fever (28-16) in a blockbuster matchup featuring two of the league’s premier offenses. Rounding out the bracket, the No. 4 Atlanta Dream host the No. 5 Washington Mystics in a tightly contested 4-vs-5 clash. Game 1 action tips off this Sunday, across ABC, Prime, and USA Network.

Lynx Cruise Past Fever to Close Out 2026 Regular Season (86-66)

September 25, 2026
Lynx Cruise Past Fever to Close Out 2026 Regular Season (86-66)

The Minnesota Lynx wrapped up their 2026 WNBA regular season with an authoritative 86-66 victory over the Indiana Fever on Thursday night at Target Center.

Minnesota set a commanding tone right from the opening tip. Capitalizing on crisp ball movement and aggressive defense, the Lynx surged to a 32-13 lead by the end of the first quarter. By halftime, Minnesota held a dominant 62-32 advantage, effectively putting the game out of reach. Kayla McBride led all scorers with 22 points, sinking six three-pointers, while Natasha Howard added 21 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks. Point guard Courtney Williams efficiently orchestrated the offense, dishing out 10 assists alongside nine points and seven rebounds.

The Fever struggled to break down Minnesota’s defense, shooting just 34.2% from the field and committing 15 turnovers. Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell were held to a combined 12 points as Indiana’s high-powered offense faltered under relentless pressure.

With the victory, Minnesota carries strong momentum into the postseason. Despite the loss, Indiana concludes its campaign as the highest-scoring offense in WNBA history (96.0 PPG) and locked in as the No. 6 seed, setting up an intriguing first-round playoff series against the Las Vegas Aces.

Full game highlights;

Clark’s Big Night Powers Fever Past Minnesota (96 – 77)

September 23, 2026
Clark’s Big Night Powers Fever Past Minnesota (96 – 77)

The Indiana Fever closed out last regular game at home with a statement, defeating the Minnesota Lynx 96-77 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on September 22, 2026. Caitlin Clark led all scorers with 27 points, nine assists, seven rebounds and four steals, while Kelsey Mitchell added 20 points with four assists The Fever led by 23 points at halftime, prompting Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve to bench her starters to rest them rather and be ready for the coming play off.

The two teams will meet again Thursday in Minneapolis for the final game of the regular season before the playoffs begin.

Fuull game highlights:

Playoff scenarios: The Lynx (32-11) can clinch the top seed for the third straight season with a win Thursday, or if Golden State loses either of its final two games, and Minnesota can finish no worse than second regardless of Thursday’s result. For Indiana, the win already guarantees no worse than sixth place, and the Fever (28-15) could still climb as high as third in a longshot scenario requiring a win over Minnesota plus losses by both Atlanta and Las Vegas. A more realistic outcome has Indiana finishing sixth and opening the playoffs against defending champion Las Vegas.

Unpacking the 2026 WNBA Playoff Matchups and Stretch Run

August 26, 2026
Unpacking the 2026 WNBA Playoff Matchups and Stretch Run

The 2026 WNBA regular season field has officially locked in its eight postseason contenders. With the Minnesota Lynx leading the pack and the Dallas Wings clinching the final spot, the stretch run is entirely focused on home-court advantage and matchup control.

The eight teams heading to the 2026 WNBA Playoffs are set:

  • Minnesota Lynx (31–8) – League leaders with top seed control.
  • Golden State Valkyries (26–11) – Expansion powerhouse holding the 2-seed.
  • Las Vegas Aces (26–13) – Holding steady in top-three position.
  • Atlanta Dream (25–13) – Surged into fourth behind strong two-way play.
  • Indiana Fever (25–14) – Fast-paced offense battling for top-four seeding.
  • New York Liberty (23–15) – Dangerous mid-table squad looking to move up.
  • Washington Mystics (23–15) – Tied with New York heading down the stretch.
  • Dallas Wings (23–16) – Punched the final postseason ticket.

Seeding Implications & Matchup Breakdown

Seed Range Teams Involved Key Regular Season Implications
Top Seed (#1) Minnesota Lynx Minnesota has established clear distance. The main goal down the stretch is managing player workload while locking up home-court advantage throughout the postseason.
First-Round Home-Court (#2 – #5) Golden State, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Indiana Golden State, Las Vegas, Atlanta, and Indiana are locked in a tight battle. Earning a top-four seed guarantees host status for the first round, making head-to-head tiebreakers crucial.
Middle-Tier Threat (#6 – #7) New York Liberty, Washington Mystics Both squads sit side-by-side. Finishing 6th avoids a first-round series against Minnesota, making every remaining game against playoff-bound opposition vital.
Underdog Slot (#8) Dallas Wings Dallas clinched the final berth and will likely draw a tough first-round matchup against Minnesota or Golden State.

With 5 to 6 games left in the regular season, seeding and playoff matchups could still change significantly before the postseason begins on September 27, 2026.

Minnesota Lynx Rookie Olivia Miles Breaks Sue Bird’s WNBA Rookie Assist Record

August 11, 2026
Minnesota Lynx Rookie Olivia Miles Breaks Sue Bird’s WNBA Rookie Assist Record

Minnesota Lynx rookie point guard Olivia Miles continues her historic debut season, surpassing legendary point guard Sue Bird’s rookie assist total (191) to climb higher on the league’s all-time freshman leaderboards. Selected second overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft, Miles has energized Minnesota with elite court vision, high-volume scoring, and signature playmaking.

Through 32 games, Miles has compiled 193 assists, averaging roughly 6.0 assists per game. At her current pace, she is projected to finish the expanded 44-game WNBA regular season with approximately 265 assists, which will put her at 2nd in the All-Time Rookie Assist ranking.

While Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark holds the overall WNBA rookie record at 337 assists (set in 2024), Miles passing iconic playmakers like Bird underscores her immense impact. As the engine of the WNBA-leading Lynx, Miles remains the clear frontrunner for Rookie of the Year.

ESPN: Lynx’s Kayla McBride sets single-game 3-point record with 10  

August 10, 2026

ESPN News Services;

The five-time All-Star and four-time EuroLeague champion broke the WNBA single-game record by making 10 3-pointers Sunday in a 103-90 victory over the Dallas Wings.

McBride made 10 of 14 shots from behind the arc and finished with a career-high 43 points — and she did it in front of a home crowd that seemed to be urging her to chase the record.

The record breaker came with 2:23 to play and gave the Lynx a 98-83 lead. She left the game with 1:21 remaining to a roaring ovation. Afterward, she thanked the fans and the organization for their support.

McBride was in the zone.. shooting 71.4% from beyond the arc.

Also, the Minnesota Lynx made sure that Kayla McBride’s record-setting night would be spoiled by picking up the win over the Dallas Wings.

Lynx Outlast Fever 108–100 Behind Olivia Miles’ Big Night (108 – 100)

August 3, 2026
Lynx Outlast Fever 108–100 Behind Olivia Miles’ Big Night (108 – 100)

In one of the most explosive offensive clashes of the WNBA season, the Minnesota Lynx held off a relentless fourth-quarter rally by the Indiana Fever to secure a 108–100 victory at Target Center. Both teams came out firing in a blistering first quarter that ended tied at 36 points apiece—matching the league record for the highest-scoring opening period. Minnesota seized control in the second quarter to build a 64–53 halftime lead, eventually extending their advantage to 96–82 midway through the fourth quarter before Indiana mounted a furious late run.

Indiana cut the deficit to 100–98 with under three minutes remaining, but crucial late baskets from Minnesota’s backcourt sealed the win. The Lynx out-executed Indiana down the stretch, capitalizing on a 12 to 6 turnover advantage and an 11–5 edge on the offensive glass to notch their 10th consecutive victory.

Rookie sensation Olivia Miles spearheaded Minnesota’s hyper-efficient offense, pouring in 28 points. Miles set the tone in the second quarter with a dominant 14-point frame that gave the Lynx room to breathe. Paired with Courtney Williams’ 27-point effort, Miles displayed poise beyond her years, orchestrating key possessions in the final minutes to fend off Indiana’s comeback attempt.

Veteran guard Kelsey Mitchell was nearly unstoppable for Indiana, finishing with a game-high 37 points on a remarkably efficient 14-of-21 shooting from the field, including 6-of-8 from beyond the arc. The performance marked her fifth 30-point game of the season and her 14th consecutive game scoring 20+ points—the second-longest such streak in WNBA history behind only A’ja Wilson.

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After wrapping up a three-game road trip, the Indiana Fever return home to host the defending champion Las Vegas Aces on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Lynx hit the road for a four-game swing, starting Thursday against the Los Angeles Sparks.

Here is the 2025 WNBA Playoff Bracket

September 12, 2025

WNBA just concluded their regular season with all the seedings completed. Below are your WNBA Playoff Bracket for the 1st round of the WNBA Playoff.

1 – Minnesota Lynx vs 8 – Golden State Valkyries
2 – Las Vegas Aces vs 7 – Seattle Storm
3 – Atlanta Dream vs 6 – Indiana Fever
4 – Phoenix Mercury vs 5 – New York Liberty

Round One of the WNBA Playoffs will kick off this Sunday, Sept. 14th. It will be a best-of-three-game series, the 2nd round will be a best-of-five, and the Finals is a best-of-seven-game series.

Indiana Fever defeat league-leader Minnesota Lynx without Collier (83 – 72)

September 10, 2025

The Indiana Fever defeated the Minnesota Lynx 83-72 on September 9, 2025, in their final regular season game. The Lynx, who are the league’s top-ranked team, chose to rest their star player and MVP candidate, Napheesa Collier.

Despite also being without their star rookie, Caitlin Clark, who is out for the season with a groin injury, the Fever got off to a hot start, taking a 14 points lead at the end of the 1st qtr and never looking back. The Lynx where able to cut the lead to just 5-points (50 – 45) but with their leader Napheesa Collier, Minnesota could not get over the Fever.

Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with 18 points, while Odyssey Sims added 15. Aliyah Boston also had a notable performance scoring 12 points and 8 rebounds, she broke her own franchise record for most rebounds in a single season with 361.

The Lynx struggled with their shooting, particularly from beyond the arc, where they went 2-for-20. Jessica Shepard, who started in place of Collier, led the Lynx with 16 points and 7 rebounds. The loss moves the Lynx’s record to 33-10, while the Fever finished their season at 24-20 and with the win of Seattle over Golden State, the Fever will now head to the playoffs as the 6th seed.

Game Highlights

Cheryl Reeve and Sandy Brondello Named Head Coaches for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game

July 6, 2025

Cheryl Reeve of the Minnesota Lynx and Sandy Brondello of the New York Liberty were selected as the head coaches for the WNBA All-Star Game. Reeve and Brondello respective team owned the two best records in the league; Minnesota (15-2) and New York (12-5).

ESPN: “Because the coach with the best record was paired with the player with the most fan votes, Reeve will coach Team Clark and go up against Collier, the centerpiece of her dominant Minnesota team.”

Cheryl Reeve and Sandy Brondello are not stranger to each other, since they “Minnesota Lynx” and “New York Liberty” face in last year’s 2024 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup and then later matchup in the 2024 WNBA Finals. Lynx defeated the Liberty for the 2024 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup, while the Liberty took home the 2024 WNBA Championship.

Indiana Fever routs Minnesota Lynx to capture 2025 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup

July 2, 2025

The Indiana Fever are this year’s WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Champions. The Fever defeated the Minnesota Lynx even without their star point guard Caitlin Clark due to a left groin injury.

Natasha Howard was named the 2025 Commissioner’s Cup MVP, having her best game in a Fever uniform, scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals. Starters Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell, and Aari McDonald scored 12 points apiece, while Sophie Cunningham added 13 points and 7 rebounds off the bench.

The Lynx started the game strong, jumping to a 13-point lead in the first quarter, but the Fever tightened their defense in the second quarter and held Minnesota scoreless in the last 8 minutes of the first half and to just 7 points in the second quarter (32 – 27). In the third period, the Fever were able to extend their lead to 10 points and a 15-point lead in the final period (74 – 59).

Game highlights

The Indiana Fever’s next five games will be at home, starting this Friday against the Las Vegas Aces. The Minnesota Lynx will also play their next three games at home, starting with the Washington Mystics, also this Friday.

WNBA announces the 2025 WNBA All-Star Starters

July 1, 2025

The two All-Star captains, Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier will draft their respective rosters by selecting first from the remaining eight players in the pool of starters and then from the pool of 12 reserves.

WNBA is scheduled to announce that 12 All-Star reserves on July 6, and looking at the fan voting results, I have a good idea on who the 12 All-Star reserves will be.

Here are the number of vote that each All-Star starters received;

  1. Caitlin Clark (IND) – 1,293,526
  2. Napheesa Collier (MIN) – 1,176,020
  3. Aliyah Boston (IND) – 1,174,669
  4. A’ja Wilson (LVA) – 986,662
  5. Breanna Stewart (NYL) – 972,434
  6. Paige Bueckers (DAL) – 805,471
  7. Sabrina Ionescu (NYL) – 583,428
  8. Satou Sabally (PHX) – 456,025
  9. Allisha Gray (ATL) – 441,346
  10. Nneka Ogwumike (SEA) – 398,608

New York Liberty defeats Minnesota Lynx in OT to win their first WNBA Championship (67 – 62)

October 21, 2024
New York Liberty defeats Minnesota Lynx in OT to win their first WNBA Championship (67 – 62)

New York Liberty defeated the Minnesota Lynx in a classic Game 5 OT to take home the franchise first WNBA Championship. It was a low scoring ballgame, which is understandable, since both team have a defensive mindset right out of the gate. By the end of regulation, both team only managed to score 60 points, compare to the last 4 games, where the winning team scores at least 80 points.

Breanna Stewart has a chance to tie the game but misses both of the free throw with 38 secs remaining in regulation but Minnesota Lynx failed to capitalize on the possession and gave Breanna Stewart another chance to redeem herself by sinking bother of her free throw to tie and send the game to over time. Then in OT, Liberty took over by limiting Lynx to just 2 points while scoring 7 points; a 23-footer three point jumper by Leonie Fiebich, a two point lay-up by Nyara Sabally of a steal and a 2-for-2 free throw by Breanna Stewart to seal the game.

Like in the previous game, Minnesota Lynx was able to limit New York Liberty’s stars; Breanna Stewart just scored 13 points but was a monster on the boards, grabbing a game high 15 rebounds. Sabrina Ionescu just scored 5 points but impacted the game by keeping her teammates involved in the game by dishing 8 assists with 7 rebounds and 2 steals. Jonquel Jones, who won the WNBA Finals MVP, scored a team high 17 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.

Prior to the 2024 WNBA season, NY Liberty is one of the eight original franchises of the league that has yet to win a championship and the team have been in the WNBA Finals 5 times before winning it all this year.

Minnesota Lynx forces a “Winner-Takes-All” Game 5 of WNBA Finals behind Bridget Carleton Free Throws (82 – 80)

October 20, 2024

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Bridget Carleton made two free throws with 2 seconds left, and the Lynx beat the New York Liberty 82-80 on Friday night. The teams will meet Sunday night in New York in the first Game 5 of the Finals since 2019, when Washington topped Connecticut.

All of Minnesota Lynx starting five scored in double-digits; Kayla Mcbride, lead the team with 19 points, Courtney Williams added 15 points and 7 rebounds, while Napheesa Collier chipped-in 14 points and 9 rebounds with 4 assists and 4 steals. Both Alanna Smith and Bridget Carleton scored 12 points apiece but it was Carleton final free throw that sealed the game for the Lynx.

It was a close game and the largest of any team is just 6 points and there have been 14 lead changes and 13 ties.

Lynx was able to contain Liberty stars Breanna Stewart and Sabrina to a combined 21 points, and limit their impact to the game. Lynx appeared happy to just let other Liberty players score particularly Jonquel Jones, who scored a game-high 21 points and 8 rebounds.

Game 5 of the WNBA Finals will this Sunday, October 20, 2024 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.

Here’s the high-lights of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.

NY Liberty takes Game 3 behind Sabrina Ionescu’s step-back 3 with 1 sec left (80 – 77)

October 17, 2024

If Minnesota Lynx stole Game 1 from the New York Liberty, it appears that NY Liberty did the same to the Lynx by stealing Game 3 of the WNBA Finals behind Sabrina Ionescu’s step-back 3 dagger. Liberty came back down-15 in the first qtr and crawl their way back for more than three qtr.

But before Sabrina Ionescu heroics took place, it was Breanna Stewart to anchored Liberty’s comeback scoring 30 points, 11 rebounds and blocking 4 shots. Jonquel Jones and Leonie Fiebich added 13 points a piece. Sabrina Ionescu ended the game with 10 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, before burying the Lynx with that dagger three, Ionescu was 2-7 from behind the line.

Before the game, WNBA named Sabrina Ionescu as part of the All-WNBA second team.

Four Minnesota Lynx players scored double-digits point; Napheesa Collier lead the Lynx with 22 points, 9 rebounds and 5 steals. Bridget Carleton scored 14 points, Kayla Mcbride added 19 points and Courtney Williams, the hero of Game 1, contributed 12 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.

Game 4 will be this Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024 at the Target Center Minneapolis. NY Liberty will have a chance to wrap-up the finals for the franchise’s first WNBA Championship.

New York Liberty evens the series behind Stewart and Laney-Hamilton (80 – 66)

October 14, 2024

Doug Feinberg – AP Basketball Writer via WNBA;

Breanna Stewart wasn’t going to let history repeat itself.

With the Minnesota Lynx making another fourth quarter run, the two-time league MVP refused to let the New York Liberty lose again.

Stewart scored 21 points and had a WNBA Finals record seven steals to help the Liberty beat the Lynx 80-66 on Sunday in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals.

Just like Game 1, New York built a double-digit lead in the first half, only to see it evaporate. This time they didn’t completely collapse, holding on to even the series 1-1 as it shifts to Minnesota for Game 3 on Wednesday night.

New York Liberty made sure that Minnesota Lynx won’t be stealing this game, even after the Lynx erasing the Liberty’s 9-point lead early in the 4th qtr, to just 2 points. But from the 3:40 mark in the final qtr the New York Liberty went on a 12 to nothing run to build a 14-point cushion to end the game.

There are four Liberty players who scored double-digits points, you have the regulars like Breanna Stewart who lead the team in almost every category, she had 21 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 7 steals and 1 block. Sabrina Ionescu, because of the “Caitlin Clark” treatment that she received, was not able to score in the 2nd half but was a big contributor in the first half. She added 15 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.

Then you also have the towering Jonquel Jones who was also a monster on the boards and got some timely tip in to help secure the W for the Liberty. Jones scored 14 points, a game-high 9 rebounds and 2 steals. Then there’s Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, who was the unlikely-hero of the team by draining 4 pressure packed three-pointers, she end up with 20-points with 2 rebounds and 2 assists.

The next two games of the WNBA Finals will be hosted by the Minnesota Lynx. Game 3 will be this Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024 at the Target Center Minneapolis.

Minnesota Lynx stole Game 1 of the WNBA Finals from the the top-seeded New York Liberty in OT (95-93)

October 12, 2024

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The Lynx, who trailed by as many as 18 points, are the first team in WNBA postseason history to win a game after trailing by 15-plus points in the final 5 minutes of regulation.

Game 1 of the 2024 WNBA Finals will forever be a classic. This was a game that New York Liberty should have won, or must win. Since this is just a best of 5 series, one win could swing the whole series and this is a great start for the Lynx.

Three Lynx players scored 20-plus points; Courtney Williams, who went berserk in the 4th quarter and made a 4-point play in the last 5.5 seconds left in regulation, scored 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Napheesa Collier finished the game with 21 points, 8 rebounds, 6 blocks and 3 steals. Kyla McBride added 22 points and 4 rebounds.

Game 2 will still be at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY this Sunday, Oct 13, 2024.

Minnesota Lynx eliminate the Connecticut Sun to advance to the 2024 WNBA Finals (88-77)

October 9, 2024

via ESPN;

Collier had 27 points on 10-for-16 shooting and 11 rebounds and Courtney Williams contributed 24 points and both-ends-of-the-court energy to lead the Minnesota Lynx past the Connecticut Sun 88-77 and into the WNBA Finals for the first time in seven years on Tuesday night.

Collier, the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, added four blocks in a vintage all-around performance.

They will face the NY Liberty who eliminated the defending champs, the LV Aces, two days ago.

Game 1 of the WNBA Finals is scheduled this Thursday, October 10, 2024, and will be hosted by the NY Liberty in Barclays Center.

Connecticut Sun sweeps Indiana Fever, will face Minnesota Lynx in the 2024 WNBA Semifinals (87 – 81)  

September 26, 2024

ESPN;

Alyssa Thomas and the Connecticut Sun were happy to finally close out an opening round series at home in two games.

Thomas had 19 points and 13 assists to help the Sun sweep Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever out of the playoffs with an 87-81 win Wednesday night.

Compared to Game 1, Indiana’s “Big 3” played a much better game; Caitlin Clark scored 25 points and 9 assists, Aliyah Boston had 16 points and 19 rebounds, while Kelsey Mitchell added had 17 points but committed 5 turnovers. But it was Sun’s veteran players who carried the team with five players scoring in double digits points.

Connecticut Sun will now face Minnesota Lynx, who swept the Phoenix Mercury, this Sunday, September 29, 2024 at the Target Center, Minneapolis.

2024 WNBA Playoff Bracket, First Round starts on the 22nd of September

September 22, 2024

Now that the 40 games WNBA regular season is done, we now have the complete picture of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs.

  • New York Liberty (1st) vs Atlanta Dream (8th)
  • Minnesota Lynx (2nd) vs Phoenix Mercury (7th)
  • Connecticut Sun (3rd) vs Indiana Fever (6th)
  • Las Vegas Aces (4th) vs Seattle Storm (5th)

This is the mechanics of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs;

Top eight teams with the highest winning percentage (regardless of conference) will qualify for playoffs. Bracket is NOT divided by East/West. First Rounds will be 2-1 (first two games hosted by the higher seed). Semi-Finals and Finals will be 2-2-1 (higher seed hosting the first two games and final game, if necessary).

First Rounds will start this Sunday, September 22, 2024.

Napheesa Collier’s 26 points powers Minnesota Lynx win over Indiana Fever (99 – 88)  

September 7, 2024

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Napheesa Collier scored nine of her 26 points in the third quarter, Bridget Carleton made three 3-pointers in the final four minutes and the Minnesota Lynx overcame a 25-point night by Caitlin Clark to snap Indiana’s five-game winning streak with a 99-88 win over the Fever on Friday night.

The Indiana Fever are 7 – 3 in their last 10 games, two of those loses are from Minnesota Lynx. This may very well be a playoff preview between Minnesota Lynx (2nd) and Indiana Fever (6th), that is if the Fever are able to go deep in the post season.

Fever’s “Big Three” had a huge game but not enough to get the win.

Caitlin Clark scored 25 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists and Aliyah Boston scored 20 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists, while Kelsey Mitchell added 23 points.