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Phoenix Mercury Stars Trash Talk New York Liberty Fans After WNBA Playoff Win

Heading into the WNBA postseason, there was a lot of discussion about how much the new 1-1-1 first-round format (which means that the higher-seeded team plays at home in Games 1 and 3, with the latter only being if necessary) would impact the outcome of each series.

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Accounts Claim Dream Star Allisha Gray's Role in Fever Fan Ousting from Playoff Game

At one point during the fourth quarter of the Indiana Fever's 77-60 WNBA playoff win against the Atlanta Dream on September 16, Dream star Allisha Gray took one offensive possession off to turn around and engage in a seemingly heated exchange with a fan in the stands.

Minnesota Lynx News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 18

Lynx’s Napheesa Collier jokes about moment she ‘blacked out’ vs. Valkyries

The Minnesota Lynx kept fans on edge with a stunning fourth quarter rally to beat the Valkyries in the WNBA Playoffs. Napheesa Collier once again played the hero.

New York Liberty News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 18

Breanna Stewart drops mic after ’embarrassing’ Game 2 loss to Mercury

The New York Liberty were completely outmatched in Game 2. New York was routed by Phoenix in an 86-60 blowout on Wednesday that Breanna Stewart called “embarrassing.” Now the Liberty are just one game away from being eliminated from the playoffs altogether.

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Minnesota Lynx News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 18

Lynx’s Napheesa Collier reveals Cheryl Reeve’s message that sparked 14-point 4th-quarter comeback

The Minnesota Lynx are moving on in the WNBA Playoffs after pulling off a thrilling 4th-quarter comeback against the Valkyries. Down 14 late in the game, the Lynx found their spark in a powerful message from Cheryl Reeve, which Napheesa Collier later shared after the win.

Indiana Fever News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 18

Fever’s Sophie Cunningham apparently thinks you’re an ‘idiot’ if you can’t juggle

As she is in the midst of her rehab for her season-ending injury, Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham is taking up new hobbies, such as juggling. However, if you’re trying to impress her, you should be able to juggle.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Angel Reese Sends Clear Message to Former Chicago Sky Coach Amid Big Development

The Chicago Sky's season recently came to an end, capping off a disappointing campaign for Angel Reese and her WNBA teammates. Chicago ended the season with a 10-34 record, ranked as the No.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / September 18

What the Atlanta Dream, Indiana Fever, Las Vegas Aces and Seattle Storm must do to win Game 3

The first year of the WNBA’s new first-round playoff format, where the lower-seeded team hosts Game 2, instantly has proven impactful, as the No. 6-seed Indiana Fever and No.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Kayla McBride Praises The Valkyries After Historic First Season

After a 74-75 loss to the Minnesota Lynx, the Golden State Valkyries were eliminated from the 2025 WNBA Playoffs. It marked the end of the Valkyries' historic first season in the WNBA.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Fever Coach Stephanie White, 48, Admits Personal Realization Amid WNBA Playoffs

Stephanie White deserves a lot of credit for leading the Indiana Fever to where they are today, which is currently just one win away from booking their spot in the second round of the WNBA playoffs.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Kate Martin's First Post After Season-Ending Loss Says a Lot

The dream is over for Kate Martin and the Golden State Valkyries. After being the first expansion team ever to make the WNBA playoffs in their inaugural season, the fairy tale ended for the Valkyries on Wednesday after they suffered a heartbreaking 75-74 loss to the No.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / September 18

Lynx use epic comeback to clinch series, avoid WNBA chaos

When the Golden State Valkyries built an 18-point lead over the Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday night, it felt like another WNBA playoff series was headed for a do-or-die game.

Breanna Stewart's injury putting Liberty's championship hopes in jeopardy

Fever win first playoff game in a decade, force deciding game vs. Dream

Fever or Dream will earn rare semifinal berth with Game 3 win

Wings rookie Paige Bueckers joins elite company with rare trifecta

Against odds, Storm in position for huge upset of Aces in Las Vegas

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Angel Reese's Words After Leaving the United States Say a Lot

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese had a rather eventful 2025 season. While she achieved a number of historic accomplishments in the process, it wasn't without controversy.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / September 17

Mercury’s historic road perfromance forces Game 3 against Liberty

BROOKLYN — The Phoenix Mercury kept their season alive with a much-needed performance Wednesday night, beating the New York Liberty 86-60 to force a Game 3 back in Phoenix.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Field Level Media / September 17

Satou Sabally, Mercury blow out Liberty, force decisive Game 3

Satou Sabally scored 15 points in a bounce-back performance, leading the Phoenix Mercury to a 86-60 win over the host New York Liberty on Wednesday and tying their best-of-three first-round playoff series at one game each.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / September 17

Breanna Stewart's injury putting Liberty's title hopes in peril

Breanna Stewart's injury putting Liberty's championship hopes in jeopardy

The New York Liberty's chances of repeating as WNBA champions seem to be dwindling.

Fever win first playoff game in a decade, force deciding game vs. Dream

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WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 17

Fans in shambles after Liberty’s woeful half in Game 2 vs. Mercury

The New York Liberty looked to close out their best-of-three first-round series against the Phoenix Mercury in Game 2 at Barclays Center on Wednesday. The Liberty wanted to build on the momentum after taking care of business in Game 1, 76-69, and move forward with their title defense.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / September 17

Against odds, Storm in position for huge upset of Aces in Las Vegas

The Seattle Storm cooled off the Las Vegas Aces and now have the opportunity to post a mammoth upset when the teams meet in the decisive Game 3 on Thursday night in Las Vegas.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Fever Coach Stephanie White's Statement After Game 2 Win Couldn't Be More True

To say that this has been a challenging season for the Indiana Fever would be an understatement. Nevertheless, this team has proven time and time again that giving up just isn’t part of their vocabulary.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / September 17

Fever or Dream will earn rare semifinal berth with Game 3 win

In a first-round playoff rubber match on Thursday, either the Atlanta Dream or visiting Indiana Fever will snap a prolonged postseason drought on the way to the WNBA semifinals.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / September 17

Liberty's Jonquel Jones Brews Up New Hobby

Brooklyn, NY - For Jonquel Jones, dominating the paint isn’t the only skill she’s working on this postseason. The New York Liberty star has recently found a new passion - coffee making.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / September 17

DeWanna Bonner Laughs Off Breanna Stewart Injury News Before Liberty vs Mercury Game

New York Liberty star and former WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart suffered a left knee injury during her team's September 14 game against the Phoenix Mercury in the first round of the WNBA playoffs.

WNBA News / Indiana Fever on SI / September 17

Maligned Fever Forward Comes Up Clutch in WNBA Playoff Win Over Dream

Playoff basketball returned to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for the first time in nine years, and it did not disappoint. The Indiana Fever treated its raucous home crowd to a 77-60 victory over the Atlanta Dream, staving off elimination and forcing a winner-take-all Game 3 on Thursday.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / September 16

Fever win first playoff game in a decade, force deciding game vs. Dream

For the first time in 10 years the Indiana Fever were victorious in a playoff game on Tuesday night, earning a decisive 77-60 win over the Atlanta Dream.

Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham get mad at referees during playoff game

Clark sends clear message minutes after Fever's playoff win over Dream

Clark draws praise for 'special' actions before Fever's playoff game

Aces' winning streak snapped as Storm force a Game 3 in stunner

Wings rookie Paige Bueckers joins elite company with rare trifecta