WNBA Playoff Bracket 2024: Updated Picture After Liberty, Sun Wins

B/R The New York Liberty and Connecticut Sun took steps towards the WNBA Championship on Sunday.

The Liberty defeated the Las Vegas Aces 87-77 in Game 1 of the semi-finals, putting the team just two wins away from a spot in the WNBA Championship.

Later on Sunday night, the Connecticut Sun defeated the Minnesota Lynx 73-70 to claim a 1-0 lead in the other semi-final.

Here's a look at the WNBA semi-final matchups along with the TV, streaming schedules and a recap of Sunday's action.

No. 1 New York Liberty vs. No. 4 Las Vegas Aces Series Schedule

Game 1: New York Liberty defeat Las Vegas Aces, 87-77

Game 2: Tuesday, Oct. 1, time and TV information is TBD

Game 3: Friday, Oct. 4 at 9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2

Game 4: Sunday, Oct. 6, time and TV information is TBD (If necessary)

Game 5: Tuesday, Oct. 8, time is TBD, ESPN2 (If necessary)

No. 1 New York Liberty def. No. 4 Las Vegas Aces 87-77

Breanna Stewart led the Liberty with 34 points. She was 12-of-19 shooting and 2-of-4 from three-point range. She also finished with five rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block.

Sabrina Ionescu finished with 21 points, five assists and four rebounds and Jonquel Jones had 13 points and 12 rebounds.

Kelsey Plum led the Aces with 24 points and added four assists and two rebounds while A'Ja Wilson had 21 points, six rebounds and five assists.

This series is a rematch of the 2023 WNBA Championship, which the Aces won 3-1. New York will hope to quickly dispose of the rival and prepare to take home their first WNBA Championship.

No. 2 Minnesota Lynx vs. No. 6 Connecticut Sun Series Schedule

Game 1: Connecticut Sun defeat Minnesota Lynx, 73-70

Game 2: Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2

Game 3: Friday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2

Game 4: Sunday, Oct. 6, time and TV information is TBD (If necessary)

Game 5: Tuesday, Oct. 8, time is TBD, ESPN2 (If necessary)

No. 6 Connecticut Sun def. No. 2 Minnesota Lynx, 73-70

A balanced offensive effort from the Sun carried the team to victory.

Marina Mabrey led the team with 20 points and she did most of her work from beyond the arc. She went 6-of-11 from three-point range and also added five rebounds and three assists.