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WNBA playoffs begin with dominant wins by Stewart and Wilson
The 2026 WNBA playoffs have commenced with dominant performances from league superstars. In the first round, the eighth-seeded New York Liberty upset the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx with a 91-75 victory. Breanna Stewart led the Liberty with 34 points and 12 rebounds, becoming the first player to record those specific statistics in a postseason game.
In another matchup, the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Indiana Fever 102-85. A’ja Wilson, who recently earned her third consecutive AP WNBA Player of the Year award, scored 38 points and grabbed 16 rebounds. The Aces now look to close out the series, while the Fever aim to force a deciding Game 3.
The postseason follows a best-of-three format for the first round. Other notable performances include Angel Reese’s double-double in the Atlanta Dream’s victory and the Golden State Valkyries’ decisive win over the Dallas Wings. The playoffs feature a mix of veteran stars and high-profile rookies, including Olivia Miles and Caitlin Clark.
Entities
A'ja Wilson · A’ja Wilson · Breanna Stewart · Las Vegas Aces · Minnesota Lynx · Napheesa Collier · New York Liberty · Nia Brodie
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Breanna Stewart recorded 34 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, two steals, and two blocks. www.kaaltv.com · www.troyrecord.com · bleacherreport.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Napheesa Collier fouled out of the game. www.kaaltv.com · www.troyrecord.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The New York Liberty defeated the Minnesota Lynx 91-75 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. www.kaaltv.com · www.troyrecord.com · bleacherreport.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Nia Brodie led the Lynx with 16 points. www.kaaltv.com · www.troyrecord.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Minnesota Lynx held a 44-40 halftime lead. bleacherreport.com