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WNBA Playoffs 2025 Semifinals

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Introduction to the 2025 WNBA Playoffs Semifinals

The 2025 WNBA playoffs have narrowed down to four teams: the No. 1 Minnesota Lynx, No. 2 Las Vegas Aces, No. 4 Phoenix Mercury, and No. 6 Indiana Fever. These teams emerged victorious from the first round of the postseason, with the top-seeded Lynx being the only team to record a sweep in the opening round. The defending champion, New York Liberty, was eliminated by the Phoenix Mercury, ensuring there won’t be a repeat champion this year.

Teams’ Journey to the Semifinals

The Minnesota Lynx overcame a 17-point deficit on the road in Game 2 to eliminate the Golden State Valkyries, who made history as the first expansion team to reach the postseason in its debut season. The Las Vegas Aces, who entered the postseason with a 16-game winning streak, took their playoff opener from the Seattle Storm. The Aces avoided an upset in Game 3 thanks to 38 points from three-time MVP A’ja Wilson and a go-ahead putback from Jackie Young late. The Phoenix Mercury brought the New York Liberty’s repeat bid to an abrupt end, with Alyssa Thomas’ 20-point triple-double helping the Mercury outlast the Liberty in a Game 3 thriller. The Caitlin Clark-less Indiana Fever pulled off the first upset of the postseason, stunning the Atlanta Dream, with Aliyah Boston converting a go-ahead layup inside the final 10 seconds of Game 3 to steal a series-clinching win on the road.

Semifinals Format and Schedule

The WNBA playoffs follow a bracket format and do not reseed teams after the first round. The semifinal matchups are:

  • No. 1 Minnesota Lynx vs. No. 4 Phoenix Mercury
  • No. 2 Las Vegas Aces vs. No. 6 Indiana Fever
    The semifinals feature a best-of-five format, with the higher seed having home-court advantage in Games 1, 2, and, if necessary, 5. Both semifinal series will tip off on Sunday, September 21.

Semifinal Schedule

The semifinal schedule is as follows:

  • No. 1 Minnesota Lynx vs. No. 4 Phoenix Mercury:
    • Game 1: Mercury at Lynx — Sunday, September 21, 5 p.m. ET, ESPN
    • Game 2: Mercury at Lynx — Tuesday, September 23, 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
    • Game 3: Lynx at Mercury — Friday, September 26, 9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN 2
    • Game 4 (if necessary): Lynx at Mercury — Sunday, September 28, time TBD, TV channel TBD
    • Game 5 (if necessary): Mercury at Lynx — Tuesday, September 30, time TBD, TV channel TBD
  • No. 2 Las Vegas Aces vs. No. 6 Indiana Fever:
    • Game 1: Fever at Aces — Sunday, September 21, 3 p.m. ET, ABC
    • Game 2: Fever at Aces — Tuesday, September 23, 9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
    • Game 3: Aces at Fever — Friday, September 26, 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN 2
    • Game 4 (if necessary): Aces at Fever — Sunday, September 28, time TBD, ABC
    • Game 5 (if necessary): Fever at Aces — Tuesday, September 30, time TBD, TV channel TBD

How to Watch the Semifinals

The WNBA postseason is airing across ESPN networks and ABC. All the action is available to stream on ESPN.com and the ESPN app.

Conclusion

The 2025 WNBA playoffs semifinals promise to be exciting, with four strong teams competing for a spot in the finals. The Minnesota Lynx, Las Vegas Aces, Phoenix Mercury, and Indiana Fever have all shown their strength and determination in the first round, and it will be interesting to see which teams emerge victorious in the semifinals.

FAQs

  • Q: Which teams are playing in the semifinals of the 2025 WNBA playoffs?
    • A: The No. 1 Minnesota Lynx, No. 2 Las Vegas Aces, No. 4 Phoenix Mercury, and No. 6 Indiana Fever.
  • Q: What is the format of the semifinals?
    • A: The semifinals feature a best-of-five format, with the higher seed having home-court advantage in Games 1, 2, and, if necessary, 5.
  • Q: When do the semifinals start?
    • A: Both semifinal series will tip off on Sunday, September 21.
  • Q: How can I watch the semifinals?
    • A: The WNBA postseason is airing across ESPN networks and ABC, and all the action is available to stream on ESPN.com and the ESPN app.
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