WNBA Today on CLNS

WNBA Playoffs Game 1 reactions Liberty, Aces, Dream, Valkyries on top

WNBA Today on CLNS

Show Notes

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell recaps a full slate of WNBA playoff Game 1s, including the Liberty beating the Lynx 91-75, the Aces beating the Fever 102-85, the Dream beating the Mystics 92-77, and the Valkyries beating the Wings. Noa discusses the biggest performers from opening day of the playoffs, plus how the losing teams can bounce back in Game 2.

0:00 - WNBA Playoff Opening Day Recap 1:23 - Liberty Upset the Lynx 1:51 - Breanna Stewart's Dominant Performance 6:45 - A'ja Wilson The Aces' Championship Performance 9:48 - Fever Offense Struggles Against Aces 13:06 - Atlanta Dream vs. Washington Mystics 18:09 - Valkyries Dominate the Dallas Wings 23:00 - Looking Ahead to Game Two

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