Sep 16, 2023, 02:23 PM ET
The WNBA playoffs are underway and the Las Vegas Aces, New York Liberty, Connecticut Sun and Dallas Wings all lead their series 1-0.
The first round continues Sunday. Eight of the league’s 12 teams advanced to the postseason. The four best-of-three series follow a 2-1 format, wherein the higher seed hosts Games 1 and 2 and, if necessary, the lower-seeded team hosts Game 3.
The semifinals and WNBA Finals are best-of-five series.
Las Vegas is trying to become the first team to win back-to-back titles since the Los Angeles Sparks won in 2001 and 2002. The Aces were also the top seed in 2022, when they won their first championship.
Las Vegas and New York entered the season with high expectations, designated as superteams and the clear favorites. They were one of four teams — along with the Sun and Wings — to finish the regular season with a winning record.
FIRST ROUNDplay
1:59
Aces roll past Sky by 28 in Game 1
The Las Vegas Aces dominate the Chicago Sky in an 87-59 victory in Game 1 of the playoffs.
Game 1: At Las Vegas 87, Chicago 59
Game 2: Chicago at Las Vegas, 3 p.m. ET Sunday (ABC)
Game 3*: Las Vegas at Chicago, tip TBD, Sept. 20 (ESPN)
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1:57
Sabrina Ionescu torches Mystics with 7 3s in Game 1 win
Sabrina Ionescu hits a Liberty playoff record seven 3-pointers and puts up 29 points in New York’s Game 1 win.
Game 1: At New York 90, Washington 75
Game 2: Washington at New York, 7 p.m. ET, Sept. 19 (ESPN)
Game 3*: New York at Washington, tip TBD, Sept. 22 (ESPN2)
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2:16
Sun cruise to Game 1 victory over Lynx
The Sun get hot from the 3-point line as they ease to a 90-60 win over the Lynx.
Game 1: At Connecticut 90, Minnesota 60
Game 2: Minnesota at Connecticut, 1 p.m. ET Sunday (ESPN)
Game 3*: Connecticut at Minnesota, tip TBD, Sept. 20 (ESPN)
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1:52
Rhyne Howard’s 36-point game makes history in her playoff debut
Dream guard Rhyne Howard scores 36 points, making her the youngest WNBA player to record a 30-point game in her playoff debut.
Game 1: At Dallas 94, Atlanta 82
Game 2: Atlanta at Dallas, 9 p.m. ET, Sept. 19 (ESPN)
Game 3*: Dallas at Atlanta, tip TBD, Sept. 22 (ESPN2)