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Sunday, Sep 27, 2026

Mystics vs. Dream Game 1 final score: Washington loses 92-77

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ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 27: Sonia Citron #22 of the Washington Mystics high fives Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics during the game against the Atlanta Dream during Round One Game One of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs on September 27, 2026 at Gateway Center Arena at College Park in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mand...

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WNBA playoff results, takeaways: No. 1 Minnesota Lynx stumble against No. 8 New York Liberty

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Updated Sep 27, 7:30 PM ET

MINNEAPOLIS — When the Minnesota Lynx ended the regular season with a 20-point win over the Indiana Fever, Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve was pleased with the product on the floor. Her team put the exclamation mark she had wanted on the regular season after dropping four of its previous five games. What did she think the most important aspect of that win to carry into the playoffs? “The shot-making,” she said succinctly. “Quite simply. The shot-making.” Quite simply, that didn’t happen Sunday over four

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Why is Angel Reese wearing a mask? Star protects face for WNBA playoffs

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Why is Dream star Angel Reese wearing a mask? Here's the latest on what we know about her face injury.

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Liberty push No. 1-seed Lynx to brink in stunning Game 1 upset

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Breanna Stewart put up 34 points and 12 rebounds to help the Liberty to a Game 1 upset of the No. 1-seeded Lynx.

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New York Liberty 91, Minnesota Lynx 75: New York Steals Game 1

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Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images | Getty Images With the WNBA regular season officially in the books, the best time of the year is upon us: playoff basketball. The top-seeded Minnesota Lynx and the eighth-seeded New York Liberty opened up the four-game slate of first-round matchups on Sunday afternoon at Target Center, the start of a best-of-three series between two teams who are awfully familiar with each other. And as we all expected, the unexpected happened — a common theme when these...

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Indiana Fever Announce Injury Report for Game 1 vs. Las Vegas Aces

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The Indiana Fever will begin the 2026 WNBA playoffs on the road on Sunday. The Fever visit the Las Vegas Aces at the Michelob Ultra Arena for Game 1 of their first-round series matchup. It’s a rematch of the 2025 WNBA semifinals, wherein the Aces outlasted the Fever in one of the best playoff series […] The post Indiana Fever Announce Injury Report for Game 1 vs. Las Vegas Aces appeared first on HEAVY.

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Lynx Phenom Olivia Miles Pays Tribute to WNBA Legend Lindsay Whalen Ahead Of Playoff Clash vs. Liberty

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Olivia Miles has enjoyed a stellar rookie year in the WNBA and is now gearing up for her playoff debut with the Minnesota Lynx. Ahead of Game 1 of the first round of the WNBA Playoffs, Miles paid tribute to former Connecticut Sun star and Lynx assistant coach Lindsay Whalen.

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Liberty news: Jonquel Jones' final injury status for Game 1 vs. Lynx

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The New York Liberty will be heading into Game 1 against the Minnesota Lynx with some injuries to their key players, but they’re all expected to play. Jonquel Jones rolled her ankle in the regular season finale against the Atlanta Dream, and there was uncertainty about whether she’d be ready to roll come playoff time. That doubt has left, as head […] The post Liberty news: Jonquel Jones' final injury status for Game 1 vs. Lynx appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Final Injury Report for Liberty-Lynx Game 1: Will Olivia Miles, Breanna Stewart Play?

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Both the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty may be without multiple key players in Sunday afternoon's matchup.

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‘The Disrespect Is Insane,’ ‘So Ridiculous’ — Outrage Erupts As AP Names Paige Bueckers to All-WNBA Second Team

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Paige Bueckers has enjoyed a historic sophomore year in the WNBA, leading the Dallas Wings to a spectacular turnaround. The 24-year-old was named to the All-WNBA Second Team by the Associated Press for her performances this season.

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‘Should’ve Been MVP,’ ‘Earned Not Given’ – WNBA Fans React As Caitlin Clark Is Named AP’s Comeback Player Of the Year

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Updated Sep 27, 4:42 PM ET

The official WNBA postseason awards are still on their way and will be handed out during the playoffs. But the Associated Press wasted no time getting ahead of the curve.

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