The WNBA playoffs are on fire as the semi-finals have begun. The Las Vegas Aces, with A’ja Wilson leading the way, are ready to defend their title, despitenot having their best season. But their 27-13 record was enough to earn them a ticket to the playoffs as the fourth seed.
The third-seeded Connecticut Sun (28-12) are making their eighth consecutive playoff appearance in search of the title that eluded them in the 2019 and 2022 finals.
The Minnesota Lynx (30-10) enter the postseason as the second seed and thirsty for revenge after their first-round exit in the 2023 playoffs.
However, this year’s heavy favorite is theNew York Liberty (32-8). With Breanna Stewart in top form, the Liberty will have home-field advantage over the Aces.
WNBA Playoffs First Round
The first round was competed in a best-of-three series format.. On the 2024 WNBA Playoffs, a third match was not necessary in any of the matches.
These are the results for Game 1.
- Atlanta 69- 83 New York(Liberty 1-0.)
- Indiana 69-93 Connecticut (Sun 1-0)
- Phoenix 95-102 Minnesota (Lynx 1-0)
- Seattle 67-78 Las Vegas (Aces 1-0.)
These are the results for Game 2.
- New York 91 – 82 Atlanta (Liberty 2-0.)
- Las Vegas 83 -76 Seattle (Aces 2-0.)
- Indiana Fever 81 – 87 Connecticut Sun (Sun 2-0.).
- Phoenix Mercury 88 – 101 Minnesota Lynx (Minnesota 2-0).
WNBA Playoffs Semi-finals
New York and Las Vegas earned their spots in the second round after defeating Atlanta and Seattle, respectively. Connecticut Sun and Minnesota Lynx joined them after beating Indiana Fever and Phoenix Mercury.
In contrast with First Round matches, the Semi-Finals are a best-of-five series.
These are the results for Game 1
- Las Vegas Aces 77 – 87 New York Liberty (Liberty 1-0.)
- Minnesota Lynx 70 – 73 Connecticut Sun (Sun 1-0.)
These are the results for Game 2
- Las Vegas Aces 84 – 88 New York Liberty (Liberty 2-0.)
- Minnesota Lynx 77 – 70 Connecticut Sun (Lynx 1-1 Sun.)
These are the results for Game 3
- New York Liberty 81 – 95 Las Vegas Aces (Liberty 2-1 Aces.)
- Minnesota Lynx 90 – 81 Connecticut Sun (Lynx 2-1 Sun.)
These are the results for Game 4
- New York Liberty 76 – 62 Las Vegas Aces (Liberty 3-1 Aces.)
- Minnesota Lynx 82 – 92 Connecticut Sun (Lynx 2-2 Sun.)
Schedule for Game 5
- Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx (Lynx 2-2 Sun.), Tuesday October 8, 7 pm ET
What is the schedule for the WNBA Finals 2024?
New York Liberty already awaits rival among the winners of the fifth game between Connecticut Sun and Minnesota Lynx. The finals are a best-of-five series.
- Game 1: Lynx/Sun – Liberty, Thursday October 10, time yet to be determined
- Game 2: Lynx/Sun – Liberty, Sunday October 13, time yet to be determined
- Game 3: Liberty – Lynx/Sun, Wednesday October 16, time yet to be determined
- Game 4*: Liberty – Lynx/Sun, Friday October 18, time yet to be determined
- Game 5*: Lynx/Sun – Liberty, Sunday October 20, time yet to be determined
*If necessary
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