WNBA semifinals don set after first round wey New York Liberty kick out Minnesota Lynx, wey finish first for regular season. New York go now face Atlanta Dream, wey sweep Washington Mystics without stress.
For di other side of bracket, Golden State Valkyries overcome Dallas Wings inside three games. After 27-point win for Game 1, di Valkyries lose Game 2 before dem rally strong for fourth quarter with Gabby Williams to win decider by four points and seal dia first playoff series. Las Vegas Aces complete di final four by beating Indiana Fever inside three games, dem lean on A'ja Wilson, wey average 32 points and 11.7 rebounds across di series.
Di semifinals shift to best-of-five format. New York go lean on Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones, di trio wey central to Liberty 2024 title run, while Stewart don average 27.5 points and 8.5 rebounds for playoffs so far. Atlanta, wey Rhyne Howard-Allisha Gray backcourt and reigning Defensive Player of di Year Angel Reese dey power, go be tougher test. "Playoff experience really count," Stewart tok. "Plenti things dey happen for long series wey you must stay focus on di main goal. Our target no be to comot for first round."
