The WNBA semifinals are officially cooking, with both Game 1 matchups delivering some serious fireworks! The Dream kicked things off by grabbing a critical Game 1 victory over the Liberty. Not to be outdone, the Valkyries also came out swinging, securing their own big win against the Aces. If you blinked, you might have missed how fast these series are getting intense.
Game 1 Shakes Up the WNBA Semifinals
Man, what a start to the WNBA semifinals! You know we’re talking about this one, right? The Dream made a statement by taking down the Liberty in their opener. That’s a huge psychological win right out of the gate, setting the tone for what’s sure to be a grind. And then you had the Valkyries squaring off against the Aces, with the Valkyries pulling out the W in their Game 1. Both of these matchups are already shaping up to be must-watch basketball. Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones over on The Dunker Spot are already digging into the potential adjustments we could see in Game 2 for both series, and you know there will be a ton of them. Teams don’t just roll over after a Game 1 loss.
Northwest Division Preview Is Here!
While we’re all still buzzing from the WNBA action, The Dunker Spot also dropped a full-on preview for the NBA’s Northwest Division. These guys broke down every squad: the Thunder, Nuggets, Timberwolves, Trail Blazers, and Jazz. You know this division is always a slugfest, and it sounds like the guys really got into the weeds on what to expect. Just seeing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at media day on Monday, September 28, 2026, you know the Thunder are ready to rumble. This isn’t just some casual rundown, either. They dedicated some serious time to each team, talking about OKC for over 12 minutes, Denver for almost 10, Minnesota for more than 11, Portland for 10 minutes, and even Utah for almost 7 minutes! If you’re looking to get the inside scoop on how the Northwest is going to shake out, you need to check this out.
So, get ready! Whether you’re locked into the WNBA playoffs or prepping for the NBA season to tip off, there’s a ton of high-stakes hoops to watch. Game 2 adjustments are gonna be wild, and the Northwest Division is about to explode.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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