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Exploring 12 best postseason performances in WNBA history

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 12:11 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Exploring 12 best postseason performances in WNBA history
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The WNBA reflects on its top postseason performances since the league's inception in 1997, highlighting memorable moments that shaped its playoff history. Players like Jonquel Jones in 2024 and Breanna Stewart in 2020 delivered standout performances, contributing significantly during critical games. The 2025 Finals saw the Las Vegas Aces sweep the Phoenix Mercury, marking the league's first best-of-seven series. As the regular season approaches its conclusion on September 24, the playoffs are set to begin on September 27.

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  • •Jonquel Jones led New York Liberty to its first championship in 2024.
  • •Breanna Stewart averaged 25.7 points during the Seattle Storm's 2020 title run.
  • •Elena Delle Donne played through injuries for the Washington Mystics in 2019.
  • •Sylvia Fowles set a WNBA Finals record with 20 rebounds in 2017.
  • •2025 Finals featured the Las Vegas Aces sweeping the Phoenix Mercury.
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From clutch shots to record-breaking scoring runs, revisit the 12 greatest postseason performances in WNBA history

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