"The WNBA playoffs are finally here. The best-of-three first round opens Sunday with four games. The top four seeds have home-court advantage, but the road teams are looking to steal a Game 1 win. The Golden State Valkyries made history as the first expansion team to reach the playoffs in its inaugural season. The Indiana Fever, who haven't had Caitlin Clark on the court since July 15, have overcome five season-ending injuries."
"The defending champion New York Liberty were also hit hard by injuries. And the Seattle Storm reached the postseason despite a second-half slump. How will it all play out? What first-round games are we most looking forward to, which players might step up, and which matchups will have the most impact? ESPN breaks down what to expect -- and will be providing postgame analysis right here throughout Sunday."
The WNBA opens its best-of-three first-round playoffs Sunday with four games and home-court for the top four seeds. Road teams will attempt Game 1 upsets. Golden State Valkyries became the first expansion team to reach the playoffs in their inaugural season. Indiana Fever have been without Caitlin Clark since July 15 and have overcome five season-ending injuries. Defending champion New York Liberty also suffered significant injuries. Seattle Storm clinched a postseason berth despite a second-half slump. Key matchups include Breanna Stewart vs. Alyssa Thomas and Jonquel Jones vs. Alyssa Thomas; coaching deployments and individual performances will influence outcomes.
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