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Dream set new WNBA playoff record with offensive explosion in 1st half vs. Fever

The Atlanta Dream came into Game 3 against the Indiana Fever with a lot to prove. The Fever won Game 2 comfortably behind a red-hot night. However, the Dream started the final game of their opening round series in dominant fashion.

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Caitlin Clark's Pregame Moment With Indiana Fever Was Cool to Watch

Caitlin Clark may be sidelined for the Indiana Fever due to a groin injury, but that doesn't mean she's not making an impact on the team. Amid the WNBA playoffs, Clark has made her presence felt by cheering for her active teammates during games and motivating them in any way she can.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Indiana Fever Coach Stephanie White Drops Honest Kelsey Mitchell Admission

Caitlin Clark’s second season with the Indiana Fever has been tumultuous. Injuries have hampered her development in Year 2, with the former Iowa superstar limited to just 13 games this season due to multiple injuries.

Phoenix Mercury News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 18

Nate Tibbetts highlights Mercury’s pivot point in do-or-die Game 3 vs. Liberty

The building block for the Phoenix Mercury at the beginning of the season has become the backbone for head coach Nate Tibbetts in the 2025 WNBA playoffs.

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WNBA News / Oregon Ducks on SI / September 18

Sabrina Ionescu Repping Oregon Ducks During WNBA Playoffs

WNBA All-Star guard Sabrina Ionescu takes the saying “once a Duck, always a Duck” to heart because no opportunity to pay tribute to her former school ever goes to waste.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 18

Fever-Dream Game 2 draws bonkers viewership numbers

With the WNBA hitting an all-time high in fan popularity, it’s no surprise that, that momentum has carried over into the playoffs. While some of the league’s biggest names are not in the postseason such as Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, that doesn’t seem to stop fans from watching.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / September 18

Three reasons why the Phoenix Mercury destroyed the New York Liberty in Game 2

The No. 4-seed Phoenix Mercury delivered a statement performance in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the No. 5-seed New York Liberty, evening the best-of-three series at 1-1 with a dominant 86-60 victory.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / September 18

Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson and Minnesota Lynx’s Alanna Smith are the first WNBA Co-Defensive Players of the Year

Congratulations to the Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson and the Minnesota Lynx’s Alanna Smith, the first Co-Defensive Players of the Year in WNBA history. Wilson, now a three-time DPOY (2022, 2023), and Smith both received 29 of 72 votes to tie for the honor.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Fever Coach Stephanie White Issues 'Desperate' Plea Amid WNBA Playoffs

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White has acknowledged that they are in a desperate situation right now. According to the veteran coach, there has to be a sense of desperation and urgency with the Fever having their backs against the wall.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Atlanta Dream Coach Has Strong Words About Indiana Fever Star on Thursday

Karl Smesko and the No. 3 seed Atlanta Dream return home for Game 3 on Thursday night, hosting Kelsey Mitchell and the Indiana Fever to finish out round one of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Lexie Hull Makes Emotional Admission About Indiana Fever

Lexie Hull and the No. 6 seed Indiana Fever kept their season alive with a Game 2 win over the No. 3 seed Atlanta Dream, earning another chance to advance in the 2025 WNBA Playoffs.

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WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / September 18

Becky Hammon suggests WNBA changed its playoff format for Caitlin Clark

The WNBA has tweaked its playoff format this season, and Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon is not a huge fan. Not only that, but she thinks Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever played a pretty big role in the league’s thinking.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / September 18

Mercury out to stifle Liberty again, reach second round

The New York Liberty could not come close to producing enough offense in a critical third-quarter stretch on Wednesday because the Phoenix Mercury turned up the defensive intensity in an 86-60 Game 2 road victory.

Las Vegas Aces News / Field Level Media / September 18

Alanna Smith, A'ja Wilson share Defensive Player of Year honors

Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith and Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson were named WNBA Co-Defensive Players of the Year on Thursday. Both players received 29 votes from a national panel of 72 media members.

Chicago Sky News / Yardbarker / September 18

Angel Reese's signature sneakers sell out within hours of launch

Despite a tumultuous end to her second WNBA season, Chicago Sky star Angel Reese had no trouble selling out her first signature sneaker line.

Lynx use epic comeback to clinch series, avoid WNBA chaos

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

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

25 WNBA players who helped change the game for the better

The 'WNBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

Las Vegas Aces News / Las Vegas Aces on SI / September 18

Las Vegas Aces' A'ja Wilson Wins Co-DPOY In Historic Race

A’ja Wilson’s versatility on both sides of the floor has been recognized once again. On Thursday afternoon, the Las Vegas Aces superstar was named co-WNBA Defensive Player of the Year. Wilson and Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith were named co-DPOYs.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / September 18

A’ja Wilson named Defensive Player of the Year

Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson has been confirmed to have won her first major award of the 2025 season. On Thursday, Wilson was named co-Defensive Player of the Year alongside Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / September 18

Sparks GM Makes Statement After Missing 2025 Playoffs

The Los Angeles Sparks lost their 2025 season finale, 103-75, to the Las Vegas Aces exactly a week ago, last Thursday night, at Crypto.com Arena. L.A.'s

Dallas Wings News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / September 18

ESPN Analyst Asserts Paige Bueckers Puts People to Sleep

On September 16, news broke that Dallas Wings superstar guard Paige Bueckers won the 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year award. This didn't come as a surprise to anybody who watched or followed Bueckers' first professional basketball season.

Phoenix Mercury News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 18

Mercury’s Kahleah Copper calls out ‘shockingly quiet’ Liberty crowd

The Phoenix Mercury came into their first-round series against defending champions New York Liberty with the home advantage. However, the series has seen the visiting team win both games thus far as the Mercury made it 1-1 with an 86-60 win over the defending champions.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / September 18

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.

Atlanta Dream News / Indiana Fever on SI / September 18

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.

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

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.

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

Wings rookie Paige Bueckers joins elite company with rare trifecta

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

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

25 WNBA players who helped change the game for the better

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.