By Tiffany Williams –
Indiana Fever vs Atlanta Dream
Gainbridge Fieldhouse – Tue 9/16, 7:30 PM
The Fever are banged up and missing key stars, while Atlanta looks balanced and healthy. Kelsey Mitchell will keep Indiana in it, but Allisha Gray & Rhyne Howard stay too much to handle.
Prediction: Dream 84, Fever 73 (Atlanta advances 2-0)
Seattle Storm vs Las Vegas Aces
Climate Pledge Arena – Tue 9/16, 9:30 PM
Seattle’s home crowd will give them life early, but A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young have the Aces looking unstoppable. The streak continues.
Prediction: Aces 92, Storm 78 (Vegas sweeps 2-0)
New York Liberty vs Phoenix Mercury
Barclays Center – Wed 9/17, 8:00 PM
The Mercury are gritty, but the Liberty are too deep—even if Breanna Stewart is limited. Expect Natasha Cloud to lead again.
Prediction: Liberty 81, Mercury 70 (NY sweeps 2-0)
Golden State Valkyries vs Minnesota Lynx
SAP Center – Wed 9/17, 10:00 PM
The Valkyries have the energy, but the Lynx’s playoff experience and star power shine through. Napheesa Collier keeps rolling.
Prediction: Lynx 88, Valkyries 76 (Minnesota sweeps 2-0)