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Upset Alert: Liberty Stun Top-Seeded Lynx!
29 Sep
Summary
- Liberty upset top-seeded Lynx in playoff opener.
- Stewart delivered a historic 34-point performance.
- Valkyries set franchise scoring record in playoff win.
The WNBA playoffs commenced on Sunday, September 27, 2026, with an opening-round upset. The eighth-seeded New York Liberty defeated the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx 91-75, marking a strong start to their postseason campaign. Liberty forward Breanna Stewart spearheaded the victory with a historic performance, recording 34 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists. This win was significant for the Liberty, representing their largest playoff road victory since 2015.
In other playoff action, the Golden State Valkyries established a franchise record by scoring 104 points in their dominant win over the Dallas Wings. Coach Natalie Nakase guided the team to its first playoff victory in just their second season. The Las Vegas Aces and Atlanta Dream also secured wins as higher seeds, easily defeating the Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics, respectively, though the games were not all close contests.
