New York Liberty upsets Minnesota Lynx in WNBA playoff opener

The WNBA playoffs began on September 27 with the New York Liberty defeating the Minnesota Lynx 91-75 in the first round. Veteran forward Breanna Stewart led the Liberty with a game-high 34 points, marking her significant playoff performance after earlier accolades this season. The other higher seeds also advanced, with Las Vegas Aces, Atlanta Dream, and Golden State Valkyries each securing wins. Golden State set a franchise record with 104 points while the Atlanta Dream rallied in the second half to top the Washington Mystics. The upcoming games will determine which teams progress to the semifinals.

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