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The Indiana Fever pulled off a surprising upset over the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA playoffs, defying ESPN's predictions that favored the Dream, and celebrated their victory by highlighting the media's initial skepticism.
On September 16, 2025, Seattle's sports scene made history with Cal Raleigh breaking a 64-year-old MLB home run record, Dominic Canzone tying the Mariners' single-season home run record, and the Seattle Storm upsetting the Vegas Aces in the WNBA playoffs, all on a day marked by record temperatures and intense playoff action.
Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty suffered a left knee injury during a playoff game and underwent an MRI for further assessment, raising concerns about her availability for upcoming games, although the team won the game despite her injury.
The 2025 WNBA playoffs began with the Lynx, Dream, Liberty, and Aces winning their Game 1 matchups, with the tournament featuring a new best-of-seven Finals format and a detailed schedule for upcoming games across multiple platforms. The playoffs include first-round series, semifinals, and finals, with games broadcast on ESPN, ABC, and other streaming services.
The New York Liberty advanced to the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs with a thrilling overtime win against the Washington Mystics. The game was intense and emotional, with both teams fighting hard. Breanna Stewart led the way for the Liberty with 27 points, while Natasha Cloud had a standout performance for the Mystics with 33 points. The Liberty will now face either the Connecticut Sun or the Minnesota Lynx in the semifinals.
The 2023 WNBA playoffs are underway, with the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces emerging as the favorites to reach the Finals. The Liberty have shown improvement and cohesion, winning three out of four matchups against the Aces in August. However, the Aces' core four, led by A'ja Wilson, still pose a significant threat. Other teams in the playoffs, such as the Connecticut Sun and Dallas Wings, also have a chance to make a deep run. The experts predict a Finals matchup between the Aces and Liberty, with the majority favoring the Liberty to win the championship. Key players to watch include Jonquel Jones for the Liberty and Wilson for the Aces.
The 2023 WNBA playoff berths have been set, with the Las Vegas Aces securing the No. 1 seed and the New York Liberty taking the No. 2 seed. The first round of the playoffs will consist of four best-of-three series, with the higher seed hosting Games 1 and 2. The defending champion Aces are aiming to win back-to-back titles, while the Liberty lost on a buzzer-beater to the Washington Mystics. The playoffs begin on Wednesday.