Overview
- Phoenix beat New York 79-73 in Game 3, with Thomas posting 20 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists and Satou Sabally adding 23 points and 12 rebounds; Breanna Stewart scored 30 in defeat.
- The semifinals are set: Minnesota vs. Phoenix and Las Vegas vs. Indiana, with Game 1s Sunday on ABC and ESPN in a best-of-five format.
- Las Vegas will host Games 1 and 2 against Indiana at Michelob ULTRA Arena, with Game 3 on Friday, Sept. 26 and a potential Game 4 on Sunday, Sept. 28 in Indianapolis.
- Indiana advanced 2-1 over Atlanta despite key injuries, including Caitlin Clark’s right groin, while the Aces edged Seattle 74-73 to move on.
- A new champion is guaranteed this season, and DeWanna Bonner set the WNBA playoff rebounds record (614) as Phoenix turned a 49-33 edge on the glass into the series win.