The Semifinals of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs are finally here, and the excitement is building! This season has set a record for viewership, making it one of the most anticipated playoff events in the league’s history. Fans are eager to see how the teams will compete as they vie for the championship, and they can follow all the action through the WNBA schedule.
The No. Four-seed Las Vegas Aces, led by MVP candidate A’ja Wilson, have decided to protect their lower back-to-back titles. They have proven their power throughout the season and are equipped to stand the challenges beforehand. However, several formidable opponents stand in their way, making the competition fierce.
The New York Liberty claimed the No. 1 seed this season, way to their powerhouse trio of Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, and Jonquel Jones. This proficient lineup has been a driving force, leading the Liberty to awesome victories. Meanwhile, the No. 2 seed Minnesota Lynx has had a successful season, in large part because of Napheesa Collier’s breakout overall performance, which has placed her within the MVP conversation. The No. Three-seed Connecticut Sun, led with the aid of Alyssa Thomas, has additionally labored tough to climb lower back toward the pinnacle of the standings, proving they’re serious contenders.
The Sporting News will keep lovers updated with the ultra-modern schedules and scores for the duration of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs, ensuring all and sundry remains in the loop as those thrilling matchups unfold. With such talented groups and gamers, this playoff season promises to be interesting.
2024 WNBA Playoffs Bracket and Schedule
The 2024 WNBA Playoffs are heating up with exciting semifinal matchups! Here’s a look at what’s happening:
Semifinal Matchups
– **New York Liberty vs. Las Vegas Aces (No. 4 Seed)**
– **Minnesota Lynx vs. Connecticut Sun (No. 3 Seed)**
#### Latest Scores
The semifinals follow a thrilling opening round where all four matchups ended in sweeps. Here are the results from Sunday, September 29:
– **Liberty 87, Aces 77** (New York leads 1-0)
– **Sun 73, Lynx 70** (Connecticut leads 1-0)
Final scores will be updated here after each game, so keep an eye out!
Upcoming Schedule
**Semifinals:**
– **Tuesday, October 1**
– **Aces vs. Liberty, Game 2** at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN2
– **Sun vs. Lynx, Game 2** at 9:30 p.m. on ESPN2
– **Friday, October 4**
– **Lynx vs. Sun, Game 3** at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN2
– **Liberty vs. Aces, Game 3** at 9:30 p.m. on ESPN2
– **Sunday, October 6**
– **Liberty vs. Aces, Game 4** (Time TBD) on TBD
– **Lynx vs. Sun, Game 4** (Time TBD) on TBD
– *Games 4 are only if necessary.*
– **Tuesday, October 8**
– **Aces vs. Liberty, Game 5** (Time TBD) on ESPN2
– **Lynx vs. Sun, Game 5** (Time TBD) on ESPN2
WNBA Finals Schedule
Get ready for the finals! Here’s the schedule:
– **Thursday, October 10**: Game 1 (Time TBD, Channel TBD)
– **Sunday, October 13**: Game 2 (Time TBD, Channel TBD)
– **Wednesday, October 16**: Game 3 (Time TBD, Channel TBD)
– **Friday, October 18**: Game 4* (Time TBD, Channel TBD)
– **Sunday, October 20**: Game 5* (Time TBD, Channel TBD)
