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Storm’s Dominique Malonga makes WNBA history in playoff debut

How do you say impressive in French? Because that was Dominique Malonga in her playoff debut for the Seattle Storm on Sunday. While the Storm lost to the Las Vegas Aces, 102-77, in Game 1 of their best-of-three series, Malonga held her own against her much experienced opponents.

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Aces keep win streak alive in first game of playoffs

The Las Vegas Aces (30-14, 1-0) start their quest for their fourth championship in four years against the Seattle Storm (23-21, 0-1) at home on Sunday night.

Las Vegas Aces News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 15

Aces’ Jackie Young moves closer to top of all-time list in Game 1 win vs. Storm

Really, is there anyone who can stop the Las Vegas Aces right now? The Aces notched their 17th straight win after easily disposing of the Seattle Storm, 102-77, in Game 1 of their best-of-three series in the first round of the playoffs on Sunday.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / September 15

A’ja Wilson's 29 points powers Aces over Storm in Game 1

The Las Vegas Aces moved within one win of advancing in the WNBA playoffs and matching league history with their 102-77 romp over the visiting Seattle Storm in Game 1 of their best-of-three series on Sunday night.

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New York Liberty News / Field Level Media / September 15

Liberty star Breanna Stewart injures knee in playoff win over Mercury

Defending league champion New York Liberty's playoff-opening victory in Phoenix on Sunday night was tempered by an apparent knee injury to All-Star forward Breanna Stewart in overtime.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / September 15

Mercury drop Game 1 against Liberty after shooting struggles

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury dropped their first-round Game 1 matchup against the New York Liberty, 76-69, in a physical game that went to overtime on Sunday afternoon.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Atlanta Dream Coach Makes Opinion of Stephanie White Extremely Clear on Sunday

The Indiana Fever are facing one of the most talented teams in the WNBA playoffs. Indiana matched up against the Atlanta Dream, starring Brittney Griner, Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray.

Atlanta Dream News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Atlanta Dream Coach Has Strong Words About Brittney Griner on Sunday Amid WNBA Playoffs

The Atlanta Dream are playing the Indiana Fever in the WNBA playoffs, working under head coach Karl Smesko. Smesko led the Dream to a phenomenal season in his first year with the team.

Atlanta Dream News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 14

Karl Smesko reveals when he knew Dream could win a championship

Karl Smesko has been a key part of the Atlanta Dream’s success this season, and it wouldn’t be a surprise if he ended up winning Coach of the Year. He’s helped the Dream double their win total from last season, and they had home court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Sophie Cunningham Reveals New Team Amid Injury With Indiana Fever

The Indiana Fever are missing several key contributors during the WNBA playoffs. Indiana headed into the game with six players ruled out of the lineup.

Minnesota Lynx News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 14

Cheryl Reeve immortalized in WNBA history after Lynx’s Game 1 win

The Minnesota Lynx’s 2025 revenge tour continues in the playoffs, and they could not have dreamed up of a better start to their postseason run than the one they had on Sunday against the Golden State Valkyries in Game 1 of their first-round matchup.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Indiana Fever Star Caitlin Clark Suffers Double Loss on Sunday

Caitlin Clark was in attendance for Game 1 of the WNBA playoffs matchup between the Indiana Fever and the Atlanta Dream at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday.

Phoenix Mercury News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 14

Mercury’s Kahleah Copper using positive ‘mentality’ to get over Game 1 loss

PHOENIX– Game 1 of the bout between the Phoenix Mercury and New York Liberty didn’t go as anyone would’ve planned. Two of the most high-octane offenses were incredibly inefficient and turnover-prone, resulting in a Liberty 76-69 win.

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Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Stephanie White Addresses Big Development for Indiana Fever Amid WNBA Playoffs

The Indiana Fever have their hands full in the WNBA playoffs. Indiana came into the season as the No. 6 team in the WNBA, facing the No. 3 Atlanta Dream with Brittney Griner and several other stars.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 14

Cheryl Reeve drops revelation on officiating ‘change’ at halftime vs. Valkyries

The Minnesota Lynx struck first in their opening round series of the WNBA Playoffs against the Golden State Valkyries with a 101-72 Game 1 win. The series will now shift to the Valkyries home court for Game 2.

New York Liberty News / Field Level Media / September 14

Natasha Cloud, Liberty take Game 1 from Mercury in OT

Natasha Cloud tied a season high with 23 points, Breanna Stewart added 18 and the defending WNBA champion New York Liberty took a 76-69 overtime victory over the host Phoenix Mercury in the first game of their playoff series Sunday.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Angel Reese Leaves United States 3 Days After Final Chicago Sky Game

Angel Reese’s second season with the Chicago Sky did not exactly go according to plan. It was another forgettable campaign for the Sky, who finished the 2025 season at 10-34, which is the second-worst record in the entire WNBA.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / September 14

Paige Bueckers stands in the paint for WNBA's CBA negotiations

The WNBA is likely headed for a lockout this offseason as the current CBA expires on Halloween, and the league and the players' union seem to be on different planets in terms of being close to a deal.

WNBA News / Indiana Fever on SI / September 14

Fever Coach's 2-Word Referee Lament After Dream Playoff Loss Says It All

The Indiana Fever suffered an 80-68 defeat to the Atlanta Dream during game one of their 2025 WNBA playoffs first-round series on September 14. As a result, the Fever need to win their September 16 home game against Atlanta to bring the series to a winner-take-all game three or else their 2025 campaign will come to an end.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / September 14

Valkyries head coach calls out officials following Game 1 loss

The Golden State Valkyries debut season in the WNBA has been a massive success by pretty much every objective measure. But their playoff debut did not go as planned.

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Natasha Cloud, Liberty take Game 1 from Mercury in overtime

N.Y. star Breanna Stewart injures knee in playoff win over Phoenix

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WNBA News / Las Vegas Aces on SI / September 14