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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.

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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.

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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.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Caitlin Clark Bracing for Punishment With Indiana Fever After WNBA Playoff Game

Caitlin Clark is out of the Indiana Fever lineup, yet the team may be in line to make the second round of the WNBA playoffs. Clark was ruled out for the season with a groin injury that was lingering throughout her second season in the league.

New York Liberty News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 17

Breanna Stewart a ‘game time decision’ for Game 2 vs. Mercury

In a moment of courage or perplexity, New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart said she will play Game 2 against the Mercury on a sprained MCL. Before the

Sophie Cunningham News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Sophie Cunningham Makes Bold Guarantee for Fever-Dream Game 3

The Indiana Fever kept their season alive on Tuesday with an impressive 77-60 blowout win over the Atlanta Dream in Game 2 of their WNBA playoffs first-round matchup.

Chicago Sky News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / September 17

Angel Reese Keeps Rebounding Hater Receipt For Chicago Sky Season Reflection

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese had a rollercoaster 2025 WNBA season in every sense of the word. On the court, Reese got off to a brutal start to her second WNBA campaign, as her field goal percentage and overall impact on Chicago's offense were negligible during the first few games of the season.

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.

Washington Mystics News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 17

Mystics GM gets 100% real on Georgia Amoore after missed season

The Washington Mystics’ 2025 draft class had a historic season, but it could’ve been even better. No. 6 overall pick Georgia Amoore tore her ACL in training camp, preventing her from playing alongside Nos.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Angel Reese Sends Personal Message After Tumultuous Season With Chicago Sky

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese has been a polarizing figure in sports since she was in college with the LSU Tigers. Her feud with Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark gained national notoriety, but it seems like it’s firmly planted Reese in the villain role for the foreseeable future.

Los Angeles Sparks News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 17

Why Dearica Hamby didn’t want ‘quick fix’ for the Sparks

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Sparks lost franchise cornerstone Nneka Ogwumike to free agency ahead of the 2024 WNBA season, the team was officially in rebuilding mode.

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.

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WNBA News / The Lead / September 17

Liberty Need Help From Everyone If They Want to Beat Mercury

The New York Liberty must whip into shape if they plan on going any further than the first round of the playoffs. Liberty fans already know that they are in for a rollercoaster of a postseason, and Game 1 seemed to prove that.

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

Emma Meesseman's European Experience Perfect for Liberty

For the faithful viewers of recent high-profile international women's basketball competitions, closeout games were a metaphorical life-and-death situation.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 17

Candace Parker backs Aliyah Boston over Paige Bueckers after All-WNBA snub

On Tuesday, Aliyah Boston came through for the Indiana Fever in their 77-60 Game 2 win over the Atlanta Dream. It was the Fever’s first playoff win since 2015.

WNBA News / Seattle Storm on SI / September 17

Seattle Storm Edge Las Vegas Aces in Playoff Thriller

Big games demand big players, and the Seattle Storm’s veterans answered the call. Skylar Diggins turned in one of her best postseason performances, scoring 26 points on 10-of-20 shooting while adding seven assists and two steals.

Seattle Storm News / Hardwood Heroics / September 17

'We Weren’t Scared': A’ja Wilson Loses Streak As Skylar Diggins Declares Fearless Storm Mindset

A’ja Wilson and the rest of the Aces got beaten by the Seattle Storm, which also ended their win streak. Storm guard Skylar Diggins recalled the feeling of having a blowout loss on their shoulders, and the confidence they gained from their recent win.

Las Vegas Aces News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / September 17

Becky Hammon Doubles Down on WNBA Playoff Format Criticism After Aces Loss to Storm

The WNBA altered its format for the first round of the 2025 WNBA playoffs. Last year, it worked so that each higher-seeded team would play at home for the first two games of the best-of-three series, and the lower-seeded team would only get a home contest in the winner-take-all Game 3 if they managed to win one of those two games.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / September 17

Indiana Fever Stamp Season Success With WNBA Playoff Win Over Dream

Resilience has been the theme of the Indiana Fever's season, one that was on display yet again in the team's dominant win over the Atlanta Dream Tuesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

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

WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / September 16

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

Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham were as animated as could be from the sidelines this week.

Paige Bueckers joins elite company with rare trifecta

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WNBA News / Burn City Sports / September 16

Mercury look to force Game 3 against Liberty, key player listed as questionable

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury will look to avoid elimination in the first round of the WNBA playoffs when they face the New York Liberty in Game 2 on Wednesday evening.

Dallas Wings News / Yardbarker / September 16