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WNBA Playoffs: When Buzzer Beaters Meet Business That’s a Slam Dunk!

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The WNBA playoffs are heating up! Get all the inside scoop on the teams, playoff matches, and unexpected surprises this season!

As the summer fades and autumn approaches, the WNBA playoffs are just around the corner. The excitement is palpable, with teams like the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx demonstrating impressive performance over the season and readying themselves for the ultimate showdown. Notably, the Atlanta Dream clinched their spot in the 2024 playoffs, making it their second consecutive appearance since the 2013-14 season. This increase in competitive spirit suggests that the league is on an upward trajectory, showcasing budding talents and long-established stars alike.

Fans are eagerly anticipating matchups this Sunday as they sip their favorite drinks and squeeze into their jerseys, getting ready to cheer for teams like the Connecticut Sun, Las Vegas Aces, Seattle Storm, Indiana Fever, among others. The playoff brackets are packed with tantalizing teams boasting standout players who have changed the league's landscape—like Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson. With the WNBA making headlines, fans can’t help but ponder which team will come out on top and snag the coveted championship title.

Furthermore, the league’s reach this season was bolstered by Ion TV, witnessing a monumental boost in ratings compared to 2023! Thanks to marquee players and a growing fan base, the WNBA continues to surge in popularity and viewership, establishing itself as a premier athletic platform that champions women and their talents. And if that isn’t enough, the league plans to expand with a 15th franchise in Portland set to kick off in 2026, igniting hopes of greater storytelling and rivalries in the future!

So as you grab your popcorn and settle in for a thrilling playoff season, remember that the WNBA isn't about just the sport; it's about progressing with each dribble, supporting women in business, and inspiring young girls everywhere to reach for the hoop—because who says you can’t slam dunk in both basketball and life? And in case you didn’t know, the WNBA's successful playoff format changes allow teams more fair chances to compete, while also eliminating those dreaded single-elimination games that left fans breathless. With fan support at an all-time high, this playoff season holds potential for some unforgettable moments. Get ready, hoops fans!

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WNBA playoffs: What you need to know before the first round (Yahoo Sports)

Which teams are playing? · New York Liberty (32-8) · Minnesota Lynx (30-10) · Connecticut Sun (28-12) · Las Vegas Aces (27-13) · Seattle Storm (25-15) · Indiana Fever ...

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Atlanta Dream Clinch Berth in 2024 WNBA Playoffs (WashingtonMystics.com)

Atlanta's second-straight playoff appearance since 2013-14 ATLANTA (Sept. 19, 2024) – The Atlanta Dream clinched the final spot in the 2024 WNBA Playoffs ...

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The WNBA Named Recipient of the 2024 NextUp Advancing All ... (PRNewswire)

PRNewswire/ -- NextUp, the premier nonprofit dedicated to advancing all women in business, announced that the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) ...

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WNBA playoff schedule 2024: Scores, news and highlights - ESPN (ESPN)

New York, Minnesota, Connecticut, Las Vegas, Seattle, Indiana, Phoenix and Atlanta tip the WNBA playoffs first round on Sunday.

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WNBA Playoff Bracket 2024: Full Schedule and Matchups For Entire ... (Bleacher Report)

The WNBA playoff bracket is officially set after the final seeds were decided on Thursday. The day began with the Atlanta Dream, Chicago Sky and Washington…

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2024 WNBA standings, race for the No. 8 seed: Dream, Mystics, Sky ... (CBSSports.com)

Heading into Thursday's games, the Dream, who were minutes away from being eliminated from playoff contention over the weekend, hold the upper hand, but there ...

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Here's how the Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun match up in the ... (WTHR)

Here is how the Connecticut Sun match up with Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever in the first round of the WNBA playoffs.

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The 2024 WNBA playoff bracket and schedule are set for the first ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

The 2024 WNBA playoff field is set, as eight teams will square off for a chance at a championship. The New York Liberty locked in the top seed in the WNBA, ...

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Clark, Wilson Helped Ion Double WNBA Ratings from 2023 (Sportico.com)

Thanks to Caitlin Clark, A'ja Wilson and other stars, the WNBA performed even better on Ion this season than in 2023.

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WNBA picks Portland as 15th franchise, team to begin play in 2026 (WCLU)

The new team will be owned by RAJ Sports, led by Lisa Bhathal Merage and Alex Bhathal. The Bhathal family previously invested in the NBA's Sacramento Kings, ...

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WNBA playoff matchups set as Atlanta Dream claim final spot: How ... (The New York Times)

Following the 2021 season, the WNBA altered its playoff format to get rid of single-elimination games and byes to the semifinals.

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Clark, Reese change WNBA's landscape and future (Marshalltown Times Republican)

AP PHOTO - Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark signs mini basketballs for fans following a WNBA basketball game against the Dallas Wings on Sunday in Indianapolis ...

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WNBA playoffs bracket: Final standings, seeds, matchups, first round ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Three teams were battling for the eighth and final playoff spot Thursday. The Atlanta Dream earned the final playoff bid with a 78-67 victory over the New York ...

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WNBA regular season viewership surged with help of star-studded ... (KSHB)

The Aug. 30 game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky was among seven telecasts on ION to reach over 1 million viewers.

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WNBA awards Portland expansion team that will start play in 2026 ... (BusinessWorld Online)

Portland will be the third expansion franchise the WNBA adds over the next two years with Golden State and Toronto having previously been awarded teams. The new ...

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WNBA Playoffs 2024: Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of The ... (Forbes)

The WNBA's top eight teams begin their quest for the 2024 championship on Sunday, September 22nd with a best-of-three first round.

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The year of the WNBA rookie: A timeline (ESPN)

We tracked the rise of Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Rickea Jackson and more as the most celebrated rookie class in WNBA history made its mark.

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WNBA playoffs 2024: Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark vs Connecticut ... (The Indianapolis Star)

The Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun met four times in the regular season. Here's what you should know about Indiana's first-round opponent.

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2024 WNBA Playoffs Schedule: Caitlin Clark Sunday Debut Up ... (Sportico.com)

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever will face the Connecticut Sun on ABC at 3 p.m. ET Sunday. Here's why ESPN and the WNBA made that schedule choice.

Tina Charles becomes WNBA's all-time rebounds and double ... (The Associated Press)

NEW YORK (AP) — Tina Charles stands alone atop the WNBA record book for career rebounds and double-doubles now. She passed Sylvia Fowles for both league ...

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WNBA playoffs 2024: How to watch, when Caitlin Clark is playing ... (Yahoo Sports)

New York Liberty (32-8) · Minnesota Lynx (30-10) · Connecticut Sun (28-12) · Las Vegas Aces (27-13) · Seattle Storm (25-15) · Indiana Fever (20-20) · Phoenix Mercury ...

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WNBA Playoff Picture 2024: Bracket, Early Odds and Bold Predictions (Bleacher Report)

Thursday marked the final day of the WNBA regular season, and the field for the 2024 playoffs is now set. Most of the postseason field was already known…

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WNBA round-up: Playoff picture set as record-breaking regular ... (CNN)

It has been a WNBA season unlike any other and the last day of the campaign was no exception with Diana Taurasi, Caitlin Clark and Tina Charles shining ...

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WNBA postseason preview: Strengths and weaknesses for all 8 ... (USA TODAY)

The 2024 WNBA playoffs promise to be a battle from start to finish. Here are the strengths and weaknesses for all 8 postseason teams.

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How to Watch the 2024 WNBA Playoffs Online Without Cable (Hollywood Reporter)

Basketball fans, there are a number of ways to watch 2024 WNBA Playoffs online without cable: Here's where to find and stream games online for free.

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WNBA Playoffs odds, expert picks, schedule: Liberty lead, Aces aim ... (The Athletic)

The WNBA is headed to the playoffs in one of the best seasons we've ever seen. Get odds and picks for the outcomes.

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Breanna Stewart Earns Kia WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the ... (New York Liberty)

NEW YORK (September 20, 2024) – The WNBA announced today that New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart has been named the Kia WNBA Eastern Conference Player ...

WNBA playoffs begin this weekend. | News | WLIW-FM (WPPB)

This season of the WNBA has had the highest viewership figures in its history — and the playoffs are expected to set similar records.

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Layshia Clarendon, WNBA's first openly nonbinary player, retires ... (ESPN)

Sparks guard Layshia Clarendon, a leader in the WNBA's social justice initiatives, the league's first openly transgender and nonbinary player and a 2017 ...

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Caitlin Clark Named WNBA Rookie of the Month for September (Indiana Fever)

INDIANAPOLIS – For the fourth time this regular season, Indiana Fever rookie guard Caitlin Clark has earned WNBA Rookie of the Month honors for the month of ...

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Breaking down the WNBA's record-setting season by the numbers (NBC Chicago)

Let's look at some of the records that were broken in the 2024 WNBA season, including new marks set by Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and A'ja Wilson.

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WNBA 101: Teams, players, facts and stats to know - ESPN (ESPN)

In 2024, the WNBA hit an all-time high in U.S. search interest. Get up to speed on top stats, league history and more now.

Clark heads to first WNBA postseason as Aces look for threepeat (Marshalltown Times Republican)

Caitlin Clark will make her first appearance in the WNBA playoffs in the arena where she started her professional career. The Indiana Fever will play in ...

WNBA playoff preview: What to expect from star teams and players (NPR)

We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey here or at wbur.org/survey. Journalists Jesse Holland and Ron Elving discuss the week in ...

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Caitlin Clark's WNBA Rookie Stats to Know With Indiana Fever (Sportico.com)

Caitlin Clark put up some extraordinary numbers in her professional rookie season, including the WNBA single-season assists record.

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