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Atlanta Dream Claim No. 2 Seed in 2018 WNBA Playoffs
August 19, 2018 - LAS VEGAS - With today's 93-78 win over the Las Vegas Aces Sunday afternoon, the Atlanta Dream have clinched the No. 2 seed in the 2018 WNBA Playoffs.
The Dream, who finished the regular season with a franchise record 23 wins, will enjoy a double-bye in to the Semifinals and will start play with Game 1 Sunday, August 26 at 3 p.m. ET. The game will be televised on ESPN2.
Atlanta picked up a franchise-best 10th road win of the season in its win today.
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Liberty Bested in Season Finale, 96-85
August 19, 2018 - Phoenix, AZ - After a first half that featured 11 lead changes, the New York Liberty and Phoenix Mercury were locked in a tightly contested matchup as both teams attempted to end the regular season on a high note. However, the Mercury (20-14) began the second half on an 11-2 run to seize the first double digit lead of the game, and they did not look back, ultimately prevailing 96-85 at the Talking Stick Resort Arena on Sunday.
Kia Nurse led the charge for the shorthanded Liberty (7-27) in the first half, notching 22 point... Full StoryMore from the Women's National Basketball Association
Aces Impressive Inaugural 2018 Season Comes to An End in 92-78 Loss to Atlanta
August 19, 2018 - LAS VEGAS, NV (August 19, 2018) - The Las Vegas Aces' inaugural 2018 season came to an end Sunday afternoon as the Atlanta Dream secured the number two seed in the WNBA playoffs with a 93-78 victory. The Aces' finished the year with a 14-20 record, and in ninth place in the WNBA standings.
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The Aces led 47-41 at the half, but the Dream scored eight of the first 10 points coming out of intermission to tie the score. There were four additional ties in the third period, before Atlanta took the lead on an Elizabeth... Full StoryMore from the Women's National Basketball Association
Mercury to Host Dallas Wings in Round 1 of WNBA Playoffs
August 19, 2018 - PHOENIX - The three-time WNBA Champion Phoenix Mercury today clinched the five seed in the WNBA Playoffs with a 96-85 win over New York, and will host the Dallas Wings at 5:30 p.m. Phoenix time this Tuesday, August 21. Due to a scheduling conflict, the game will take place at Wells Fargo Arena on the campus of Arizona State University.
Tickets to the Mercury's Round 1 playoff game are now on sale and can be purchased by calling 602.252.WNBA or by visiting PhoenixMercury.com.
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- Postgame Notes: Indiana Fever 97, Chicago Sky 92 - Chicago Sky (WNBA) August 19
- Atlanta Dream Claim No. 2 Seed in 2018 WNBA Playoffs - Atlanta Dream (WNBA) August 19
- Liberty Bested in Season Finale, 96-85 - New York Liberty (WNBA) August 19
- Aces Impressive Inaugural 2018 Season Comes to An End in 92-78 Loss to Atlanta - Las Vegas Aces (WNBA) August 19
- Phoenix Mercury Postgame Notes: Phoenix 96, New York 85 - Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) August 19
- Mercury to Host Dallas Wings in Round 1 of WNBA Playoffs - Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) August 19
- Postgame Notes: Chicago Sky 115, Indiana Fever 106 - Chicago Sky (WNBA) August 18
- Liberty Finish Season in Phoenix - New York Liberty (WNBA) August 18
- Atlanta Looks to Secure Second Seed against Aces Sunday - Atlanta Dream (WNBA) August 18
- Sky Upends Indiana in Second Overtime - Indiana Fever (WNBA) August 18
- Aces Come up Just Short as Wings Secure Final Playoff Spot - Las Vegas Aces (WNBA) August 18
- Liberty Cannot Weather the Storm, Fall 85-77 - New York Liberty (WNBA) August 18
- Mercury Clinch Round 1 Home Game in 2018 WNBA Playoffs - Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) August 17
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