WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson shares why she loves the game more than ever in her seventh season
WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson won her third MVP title and shared why she loves the game more than ever
After an exciting first day of the postseason, another day of the WNBA playoffs is upon us.
The first round continues with two games on Tuesday, and five of the previous MVP winners are on the court. The uniqueness of the WNBA playoffs also means that two teams – the New York Liberty and the Las Vegas Aces – could secure their spot in the semifinals, as the first round is a best-of-three series. Should the Liberty and Aces win, it will be a finals rematch. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Dream and Seattle Storm will fight for their seasons and try to take the first step of an unlikely upset.
Here’s everything you need to know about Tuesday night’s playoff games:
No. 1 New York Liberty vs. No. 8 Atlanta Dream
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Television, streaming: ESPN
- Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York
- Series status: Liberty leads 1-0
What happened in Game 1?: The Liberty led from the first basket to the final siren, winning 83-69 against the Dream. Leonie Fiebich scored a career-high 21 points and Breanna Stewart added 20 in a game in which New York led by as many as 22 points.
What is at stake?: If New York wins, it will advance to the semifinals. If Atlanta wins, a third game would be necessary with the Dream hosting on Thursday night.
No. 4 Las Vegas Aces vs. No. 5 Seattle Storm
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
- Television, streaming: ESPN
- Location: Michelob Ultra Arena, Las Vegas
- Series status: Aces lead 1-0
What happened in Game 1?: With A’ja Wilson named MVP of the 2024 season, the Aces beat the Storm 78-67 after a slow start. Seattle took a one-point lead into the fourth quarter but could only score two points in the final period as Las Vegas pulled away.
What is at stake?: If Las Vegas wins, it will advance to the semifinals. If Seattle wins, it would force a third game with the Storm as hosts on Thursday night.
