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WNBA playoffs history: Notable records, stats, facts

During the WNBA playoffs, players are primed for greatness as they pursue championships. Check out our roundup of playoff records and stats now.

How Golden State held court to take 1-0 lead over Atlanta in WNBA Finals

Golden State held court 68-64 to take a 1-0 lead over the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.

Golden State Valkyries vs. Atlanta Dream - Game Highlights

Watch the Game Highlights from Golden State Valkyries vs. Atlanta Dream, 10/17/2026

Gabby Williams scores 26, including key late FTs, as Valkyries win G1 vs. Dream

The Valkyries held off the Dream 68-64 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.

WNBA Finals 2026: Valkyries vs. Dream schedule, scores, more

A new champion is guaranteed to be crowned this season as Golden State and Atlanta meet in the WNBA Finals.

Cathy Engelbert reflects on WNBA's growth, says job requires 'thick skin'

Cathy Engelbert said she's proud of the growth she has helped oversee as WNBA commissioner while acknowledging you need "thick skin" to do the job.

Tiffany Hayes tops fashionable arrivals ahead of Game 1 of WNBA Finals

The stage is set. The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries are in the WNBA Finals, but before the game began, the fashion runway was laid out for the players.

Dream's Allisha Gray available to play in Game 1 of WNBA Finals

Dream forward Allisha Gray will return from a finger injury to play in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals against the Valkyries.

Dream's Angel Reese won't 'shy away' from big stage of WNBA Finals

Dream forward Angel Reese is embracing her first trip to the WNBA Finals with open arms, saying she's not about to "shy away from the moment" against the Valkyries.

Ranking Angel Reese and the top 15 players in the WNBA Finals

Which Valkyries and Dream players have played the best so far in the postseason heading into the WNBA Finals?

2026 WNBA Finals feature record African representation as Golden State, Atlanta chase first title

For the first time in WNBA history, the Finals will feature three players and one executive with African connections, the highest African representation in the championship series dating to the league's inaugural season in 1997.

Valkyries hosts Atlanta to start WNBA Finals

Atlanta Dream (30-14, 15-5 Eastern Conference) at Golden State Valkyries (32-12, 15-8 Western Conference)

Dream, Allisha Gray hopeful she'll be available for WNBA Finals Game 1

Allisha Gray, who has been out after injuring her left ring finger, said the final decision on whether she plays in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals would be made by the medical staff.

Who is Atlanta's X factor in the WNBA Finals?

Fever forward Aliyah Boston has arthroscopic knee surgery

Fever forward Aliyah Boston underwent arthroscopic surgery on her knee.

WNBA Finals guide: Dream-Valkyries predictions and how each team could win

Expect a defensive master class as Gabby Williams and Golden State battle Angel Reese and Atlanta for the title.

'It's all about belief': Isobel Borlase is living the Dream

This time last year, Isobel Borlase was watching Opals teammate Sami Whitcomb contest the WNBA championship, now she'll be taking the floor for Atlanta Dream in this year's Finals.

Video and live updates from the 2026 espnW: Women + Sports Summit

The espnW Summit brings together industry leaders, including Chelsea Handler, Billie Jean King, Chloe Bailey, Abby Wambach and more.

Dream's Gray has minor procedure on hand ahead of Finals opener

Allisha Gray, who has missed the Dream's past two playoff games because of a left hand injury, is still day-to-day heading into the WNBA Finals after undergoing a minor procedure.