WNBA Semifinals: Drama and Upsets!
The 2025 WNBA playoffs are delivering incredible excitement as the semifinals get underway! We're down to the final four teams battling for a spot in the WNBA Finals: the Minnesota Lynx, Las Vegas Aces, Phoenix Mercury, and Indiana Fever.
The first round was full of surprises, with three of the four series going to a decisive Game 3. The Indiana Fever, a lower seed, continued their impressive run by ousting the Atlanta Dream. The Las Vegas Aces, despite a Game 2 loss, secured their spot by winning a tight Game 3 against the Seattle Storm. The Phoenix Mercury also advanced after defeating the reigning champion New York Liberty in a hard-fought series.
Lynx vs. Mercury: A Battle of Wills
The top-seeded Minnesota Lynx, after sweeping the Golden State Valkyries, are facing a tough challenge from the Phoenix Mercury. The Mercury, fueled by an epic comeback in Game 2, evened the series 1-1. Can the Lynx regain their dominance, or will the Mercury continue their upset streak?
Aces vs. Fever: Cinderella Story Continues?
The Las Vegas Aces, looking for redemption after a Game 1 loss, bounced back with a strong performance in Game 2 against the Indiana Fever. Led by MVP A'ja Wilson, the Aces are determined to shut down the Fever's Cinderella run. Will Kelsey Mitchell and the Fever find a way to overcome the Aces' firepower?
The semifinals are a best-of-five format, so every game is crucial. Games 3 and 4 promise to be nail-biters as these four teams fight for their championship dreams.
Projected Starting Lineups (Examples - Subject to Change):
- Minnesota Lynx: Bridget Carleton, Alanna Smith, Courtney Williams, Kayla McBride, Napheesa Collier
- Phoenix Mercury: Satou Sabally, Kahleah Copper, Natasha Mack, Monique Akoa Makani, Alyssa Thomas
Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as the WNBA playoffs continue!