Liberty Stun Top-Seeded Lynx in WNBA Playoffs Opener; Dream Victorious

The WNBA playoffs kicked off with a significant upset as the New York Liberty defeated the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx in Game 1 of their first-round series. Breanna Stewart led the charge for the Liberty with a dominant performance, scoring 34 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, putting the Lynx on the brink of elimination. The Liberty's victory marks the first major upset of the postseason.

In other playoff action, the Atlanta Dream secured a Game 1 win over the Washington Mystics, with rookie Angel Reese making a notable impact in her playoff debut. Meanwhile, the Indiana Fever's backcourt duo of Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell received All-WNBA honors from the Associated Press, highlighting their strong rookie season.