2026 WNBA Playoffs: Liberty and Aces Both Win Game 1 to Open Postseason
The New York Liberty upset the top-seeded Lynx while the Las Vegas Aces also won their opener as the WNBA playoffs got underway.
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The New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces both won their Game 1 matchups to open the 2026 WNBA playoffs on Sunday, according to ESPN's roundup of key takeaways from the first round.
The Liberty's win came against the No. 1-seeded Lynx, marking a strong start to their series, while the Aces also picked up a Game 1 victory in their own opening matchup.
ESPN's recap outlines what stood out from Sunday's games and what to watch as both series continue, with each team now looking to build on its opening result heading into Game 2.
Best-of-series playoff formats mean an opening win, while valuable, does not guarantee series victory, and both series remain to be decided across the coming games.
The report's available excerpt does not specify the opposing team in the Aces' series, individual statistical leaders, or the scheduling of upcoming games. Further detail on both series was not included in the source material provided.
Additional coverage is expected as the WNBA playoffs progress toward the semifinal and championship rounds.
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