WNBA playoffs winners and losers: Liberty, Breanna Stewart stun Lynx in Game 1 upset as Aces crush Fever

The 2026 WNBA playoffs got underway with a stunner on Sunday when the No. 8 seed New York Liberty easily took care of the No. 1 seed Minnesota Lynx, 91-75. The Liberty are now up 1-0 and will have a chance to close out the series at home in Game 2 on Tuesday night.

Sunday's action continued out West when the reigning champion Las Vegas Aces cruised past the Indiana Fever, 102-85. The Game 1 quadrupleheader will conclude with No. 4 Atlanta Dream vs. No. 5 Washington Mystics and No. 2 Golden State Valkyries vs. No. 7 Dallas Wings.

As the opening day of the playoffs rolls along, here's a look at the winners and losers.

A few weeks ago, Breanna Stewart was named MVP of the Women's World Cup, becoming the first player ever to earn that honor multiple times. Sunday's Game 1 was yet another reminder that Stewart is one of the greatest players, winners and leaders ever — no matter the stage.

As she's done all season long, Stewart put the Liberty on her back and carried them to a huge win on the road that has them one win away from becoming the first No. 8…

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