Overview
- Minnesota edged Golden State 75-74 to sweep the series 2-0, erasing a 17-point deficit and breaking a long 0-76 mark when trailing by at least 14 entering the fourth quarter since 2006.
- Napheesa Collier scored 24 points and hit the go-ahead 18-footer with 1:24 left, with Kayla McBride adding 18 and Courtney Williams burying a late jumper to help seal it.
- The Valkyries’ breakout inaugural season ended before a sellout in San Jose due to a Chase Center conflict, as Coach of the Year Natalie Nakase’s team bowed out without Temi Fagbenle and after Veronica Burton was honored as Most Improved.
- Phoenix leveled its series with an 86-60 win at Barclays Center, holding New York to 30% shooting and 15 turnovers, with Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas scoring 15 each to set up Friday’s decider.
- Breanna Stewart played through a sprained left MCL but was limited to six points in 20 minutes while Phoenix’s defense delivered the Liberty’s worst home playoff defeat on record.