WNBA playoffs 2025: See the basketball stars in action in the first round

Sept. 19: Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) puts up a layup over New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) during the second half of Game 3.

Sept. 19: Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (0) and New York Liberty forward Leonie Fiebich (13) go after a loose ball during the second half of Game 3.

Sept. 19: Phoenix Mercury forwards Alyssa Thomas (25) and DeWanna Bonner (14) react after a foul call against the New York Liberty during the first half of Game 3.

Sept. 18: Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) celebrates with her parents after defeating the Seattle Storm in Game 3.

Sept. 18: Seattle Storm guard Erica Wheeler (17) reacts to a play against the Las Vegas Aces in the fourth quarter of Game 3.

Sept. 18: Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith (3) goes out of bounds during the second quarter of Game 3 against the Seattle Storm.

Sept. 18: Seattle Storm center Dominique Malonga (14) blocks a shot from Las Vegas Aces guard Dana Evans (11) in the first quarter of Game 3.

Sept. 18: The Indiana Fever celebrate after defeating the Atlanta Dream in Game 3.

Sept. 18: The Indiana Fever's Lexie Hull (10) is fouled while shooting against the Atlanta Dream during Game 3 at Gateway Center Arena at College Park. The Fever won the game, 87-85, to win the best-of-three series.

Sept. 18: The Atlanta Dream's Brionna Jones (24) looks to shoot while defended by the Indiana Fever's Aliyah Boston (7) during Game 3 at Gateway Center Arena at College Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Sept. 18: The Atlanta Dream's Jordin Canada (3) dribbles against the Indiana Fever's Lexie Hull (10) during Game 3 at Gateway Center Arena at College Park.

Sept. 17: Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams (10) reacts after scoring a key basket in the fourth quarter of Game 2 against the Golden State Valkyries.

Sept. 17: Golden State Valkyries forward Monique Billings (25) boxes out Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith (8) in the fourth quarter of Game 2.

Sept. 17: Fans at the SAP Center react during the fourth quarter of the Golden State Valkryies vs. Minnesota Lynx game.

Sept. 17: Golden State Valkyries forward Cecilia Zandalasini celebrates after a basket against the Minnesota Lynx in the first quarter of Game 2.

Liberty center Emma Meesseman (33), fighting for a loose ball Mercury forward Kathryn Westbeld (24), played in the W for the first time since 2022.

Sept. 17: New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) looks to drive past Phoenix Mercury forward Natasha Mack (4) and guard Monique Akoa Makani (8) during Game 2.

Sept. 17: The Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas celebrates her team's 86-60 win over the New York Liberty in Game 2 at Barclays Center.

Sept. 17: The New York Liberty's Breanna Stewart (30) looks to drive past the Phoenix Mercury's DeWanna Bonner (14) and Satou Sabally (0) during Game 2 at Barclays Center.

Sept. 17: The New York Liberty's Kennedy Burke (22) and Phoenix Mercury's DeWanna Bonner (14) fight for a rebound during Game 2 at Barclays Center.

Sept. 16: The Seattle Storm's Skylar Diggins (4) shoots the ball against the Las Vegas Aces' Cheyenne Parker-Tyus during Game 2 at Climate Pledge Arena. The Storm won the game, 86-83, to even up the series at a game apiece.

Sept. 16: The Las Vegas Aces' NaLyssa Smith gets tied up by the Seattle Storm's Ezi Magbegor (13) during Game 2 at Climate Pledge Arena.

Sept. 16: The Seattle Storm's Ezi Magbegor (13) passes the ball against the Las Vegas Aces during Game 2 at Climate Pledge Arena.

Sept. 16: The Indiana Fever's Brianna Turner (11) shoots the ball while defended by the Atlanta Dream's Naz Hillmon during Game 2 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Fever won the game, 77-60, to even up the series at a game apiece.

Sept. 16: The Atlanta Dream's Nia Coffey (12) dribbles the ball while the Indiana Fever's Brianna Turner (11) defends during Game 2 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Sept. 16: The Indiana Fever's Kelsey Mitchell (0) celebrates a made basket with the Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton looking on during Game 2 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Sept. 14: The Las Vegas Aces' A'ja Wilson (22) shoots against the Seattle Storm during the second quarter of Game 1 at Michelob Ultra Arena.

The Storm's Brittney Sykes (20) dribbles against the Aces' Chelsea Gray during their playoffs series.

Sept. 14: The Las Vegas Aces' A'ja Wilson (22) shoots while defending by the Seattle Storm's Ezi Magbegor during Game 1 at Michelob Ultra Arena.

Sept. 14: New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) controls the ball against the Phoenix Mercury during overtime of their first-round series at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. The Liberty won 76-69 in overtime.

Sept. 14: Phoenix Mercury guard Monique Akoa Makani (8) breaks away for an easy layup past New York Liberty forward Leonie Fiebich (13) during Game 1 of their first-round series in Phoenix, Arizona. The Liberty won 76-69 in overtime.

Sept. 14: New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud (9) calls for the ball during Game 1 of a first-round series against the Phoenix Mercury at PHX Arena. The Liberty won 76-69 in overtime.

Sept 14: Atlanta Dream forwards Naz Hillmon (00) and Brionna Jones react after a basket against the Indiana Fever during Game 1 of their first-round series at Gateway Center Arena in College Park, Georgia. The Dream won 80-68.

Sept 14: Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell calls a play against the Atlanta Dream during Game 1 of their first round series in College Park, Georgia. The Dream won 80-68.

Sept. 14: Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada (3) shoots against the Indiana Fever during Game 1 of their first-round series at Gateway Center Arena at College Park, Georgia. The Dream won 80-68.

Sept 14: Minnesota Lynx guard Natisha Hiedeman (2) dribbles the ball against the Golden State Valkyries during Game 1 of their first-round series at the Target Center in Minneapolis. The Lynx won 101-72.

Sept. 14: Golden State Valkyries forward Cecilia Zandalasini (24) shoots the ball over Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith (8) during Game 1 of the first-round series in Minneapolis. The Lynx won 101-72.