WNBA Semifinals Matchups Set: Aces vs Liberty, Lynx vs Sun

On September 26, with the Sun defeating the Fever and the Lynx overcoming the Mercury, the first round of the WNBA playoffs concluded with a 4-game sweep at a score of 2-0.

The semifinals matchups are set as: Aces vs Liberty, Lynx vs Sun.

Aces vs Liberty

The Aces and the Liberty meet in the playoffs for the second consecutive year. Last season, in the finals, the Aces defeated the Liberty 3-1 to successfully defend their title. Both teams boast a super-luxury lineup, with six players representing the USA in the Paris Olympics. Notably, these two teams have been the most offensively powerful in the league this season, with the Aces averaging 86.4 points per game (first place) and the Liberty averaging 85.6 points (second place). With star-studded rosters, this matchup promises to be exciting. Will Stewart or Wilson lead their team to the finals?

Lynx vs Sun

Last year, the Lynx and the Sun met in the first round, where the Sun eliminated the Lynx with a 2-1 scoreline and advanced to the semifinals. In the decisive game, Collier scored an impressive 31 points but still tasted defeat. The Sun then fell short against the Liberty in the semifinals with a 1-3 scoreline, missing out on the finals. This year, the Lynx had a better regular-season record than the Sun, leading the league in assists with an average of 23.1 per game. Can Collier lead her team to revenge against the Sun this year?

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