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Caitlin Clark and Stephanie White react to Indiana Fever rookie Raven Johnson's performance in Game 1 against the Las Vegas Aces.

Angel Reese filled up the stat sheet as she impressed in his playoff debut in the Atlanta Dream’s 92-77 win over the Washington Mystics in Game 1 of the first round of the 2026 WNBA playoffs on Sunday night. Reese completed the third regular season of her WNBA career, her first with the Dream. She enjoyed her best campaign to date as she helped […] The post Dream news: Angel Reese's stat line in WNBA playoffs debut will turn heads appeared first on ClutchPoints.

A referee call on Sophia Cunningham in the first quarter of the Indiana Fever’s opening playoff game against the Las Vegas Aces faced the wrath of fans. The Fever fanbase has already slammed referees on multiple occasions during the regular season, and a Chelsea Gray play on Sunday gave them another reason to do so.

Indiana's exasperation during Game 1 on Sunday wasn't a good matchup for a Las Vegas team that looks like it's just getting started.

Angel Reese and the Dream bench celebrate during Game 1. | Christina Merrion. Game 1 of the first-round WNBA playoff series between the No. 4-seed Atlanta Dream and No. 5-seed Washington Mystics began in all-too-typical Atlanta fashion. The Dream team that closed out the season playing with confidence and crispness was nowhere to be seen as the Mystics executed in ways the belied their inexperience. Something, however, woke up the Dream at halftime, with Atlanta, after trailing by as many as ...

The Indiana Fever had many struggles in Game 1 of their series against the Aces, but none need more attention than their defense The post Indiana Fever can blame defense for Game 1 loss to Las Vegas Aces appeared first on The IX Sports.

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...

In front of a full house at Target Center Sunday afternoon, the Lynx lost Game 1 of their best-of-three series to the New York Liberty, 91-75. Their season is on the line Tuesday night.

The Dallas Wings may be without multiple key players in Sunday night’s game against the Golden State Valkyries.

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese may still be building toward their defining WNBA moment.

Of course, the ultimate goal for the Indiana Fever this season is to win the WNBA championship. However, what Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell have achieved already this season is also worth celebrating.

The Aces rolled to a Game 1 victory as A'ja Wilson became the first player in any WNBA game to record 35 points and 15 rebounds while shooting 75% from the field.

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

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

The Fever star might've saved her most epic wardrobe selection for the WNBA postseason.

Ex-Notre Dame women's basketball star Olivia Miles is having a phenomenal rookie season in the WNBA. She now shares a rare feat with an NBA legend

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

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...

The Indiana Fever may be without multiple key players in Sunday afternoon's game against the Las Vegas Aces.

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.

Here’s a look at the first-round matchups in the WNBA playoffs.

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.

Sophie Cunningham says the WNBA should stop being uncomfortable with the attention Caitlin Clark brings to the league.

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham has just missed out on a WNBA end-of-season award. Cunningham was in the running for the Sixth Woman of the Year award after an impressive 2026 campaign.

The Indiana Fever already know they can beat the Las Vegas Aces. They did it twice during the regular season, including a 25-point blowout in Las Vegas.

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White reacts to Tyasha Harris' season-ending injury.

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.

The NY Liberty’s playoff journey begins against an old rival and best team in the WNBA, the Minnesota Lynx.

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

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.