Fri Sep 20 13:15:53 UTC 2024: ## WNBA Playoffs Set: Aces Aim for Three-peat, Liberty Seek First Title

The WNBA playoffs are officially underway, with eight teams vying for the 2024 championship. The regular season concluded on Thursday, setting the stage for a thrilling postseason filled with star power and intense competition.

The top-seeded New York Liberty, led by their star-studded roster, are seeking their first-ever WNBA title after five previous trips to the Finals. They’ll face the eighth-seeded Atlanta Dream, who secured their playoff berth on the last day of the regular season.

The veteran-laden Minnesota Lynx, who boast a strong momentum heading into the playoffs, will face off against the Phoenix Mercury, potentially marking Diana Taurasi’s final WNBA season.

The Las Vegas Aces, looking for a third consecutive championship, will face the Seattle Storm in the fourth vs. fifth seed matchup. Led by MVP frontrunner A’ja Wilson, the Aces are considered the favorites, but the Storm are not an easy opponent.

The Connecticut Sun, after securing the third seed, will face the Indiana Fever, who are back in the playoffs for the first time in eight years.

The playoffs are a best-of-three series in the first round, followed by best-of-five in the semifinals and finals. The first round begins on Sunday, Sept. 22, with the final series potentially stretching to a winner-take-all Game 5 on Oct. 20.

With the playoffs heating up, fans are eagerly anticipating a thrilling battle for the WNBA championship.

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