WNBA Playoffs Begin with Eight Teams

The WNBA playoffs are set to begin this Sunday, featuring a best-of-three format for the first round. The matchups include the top-seeded New York Liberty against the eighth-seeded Atlanta Dream, the second-seeded Minnesota Lynx facing the seventh-seeded Phoenix Mercury, the third-seeded Connecticut Sun taking on the sixth-seeded Indiana Fever, and the fourth-seeded Las Vegas Aces battling the fifth-seeded Seattle Storm. Atlanta secured its playoff spot on the last day of the regular season by defeating the Liberty 78-67. The playoffs are highly anticipated, with players like rookie Caitlin Clark making their postseason debuts, and the Aces aiming for a historic third consecutive championship. Games will be televised on ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC, with the potential for a decisive Game 3 hosted by the lower seed if necessary. The semifinals are scheduled to start on September 29, followed by the WNBA Finals beginning October 10.