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WNBA Semifinals Set: Lynx–Mercury, Aces–Fever Open Today

A revamped postseason debuts Sunday with best-of-five semifinals, followed by a first-ever best-of-seven Finals.

Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) defends against Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) during the fourth quarter at PHX Arena on July 9, 2025.
Sep 18, 2025; College Park, Georgia, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) shown on the court against the Atlanta Dream during the first half during game three of round one for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Gateway Center Arena at College Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images/File photo
Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever celebrates their 87-85 win in game three of the first round of WNBA Playoffs between the Indiana Fever and Atlanta Dream at Gateway Center Arena on September 18, 2025 in College Park, Georgia.

Overview

  • Phoenix eliminated defending champion New York, 79-73, as Alyssa Thomas posted a 20-11-11 triple-double—her fifth in the playoffs—guaranteeing a new 2025 title winner.
  • Minnesota enters as the No. 1 seed and the only first-round sweep, holds home court throughout, and will be without DiJonai Carrington for the postseason due to a left foot injury.
  • Las Vegas advanced with a 74-73 Game 3 win over Seattle after a 17-game regular-season surge and hosts Indiana in Game 1 at 3 p.m. ET on ABC.
  • The shorthanded No. 6 Fever ousted No. 3 Atlanta in a decisive Game 3 despite multiple season-ending injuries, including Caitlin Clark, to reach their first semifinal in a decade.
  • The semifinals use a best-of-five format under the new playoff structure, with Lynx–Mercury Game 1 at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN and the Finals expanded to best-of-seven.