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WNBA Playoffs: Do-or-Die for Wings, Mystics
1 Oct
Summary
- Mystics and Wings aim to force Game 3s after Game 1 losses.
- Paige Bueckers made WNBA history in her playoff debut.
- Both teams must overcome turnovers and defensive lapses.
The Indiana Fever have advanced, but the Washington Mystics and Dallas Wings are now in must-win situations in their WNBA playoff series. Both teams dropped their opening games and must win Wednesday to avoid elimination in the first round.
The No. 5 seed Mystics lost 92-77 to the No. 4 Atlanta Dream. Washington must drastically cut down on turnovers, which led to 27 points for Atlanta in Game 1. Reducing mental errors and maintaining defensive discipline will be crucial.
The No. 7 Wings were defeated 104-80 by the No. 2 Golden State Valkyries. Despite a historic playoff debut from Paige Bueckers, who scored 20+ points on efficient shooting, the Wings need more offensive support from their teammates. Improved defensive effort, regardless of shot-making, is also a priority.
Both the Dream and the Valkyries aim to close out their series. Atlanta seeks to avoid a third straight first-round exit, while the young Valkyries, in their second season, are eager to build on their success and avoid an early playoff departure.
