Overview

• New York edged Phoenix 76-69 in overtime, with Natasha Cloud scoring 23 points as Breanna Stewart left late with a left knee issue that will be evaluated.
• Minnesota overpowered expansion Golden State 101-72 behind 20 points from Napheesa Collier and a key spark from Natisha Hiedeman off the bench.
• Las Vegas rolled past Seattle 102-77, with A’ja Wilson posting 29 points as the Aces opened their title push with a commanding defensive performance.
• Atlanta topped Indiana 80-68, capitalizing on the Fever’s injury-hit rotation as Kelsey Mitchell’s 27 points couldn’t offset the shorthanded lineup without Caitlin Clark.
• All four winning teams lead their best-of-three first-round series 1-0 heading into midweek Game 2s.