Today’s round one playoff results:
Elena Delle Donne and the Mystics held off the Wings, 86-76. It was a physical, chippy game that featured three technical fouls and the ejection of Aerial Powers.
The Mercury stopped the Storm, 79-69.
WNBA attendance:
The league had the highest attendance in six years this season.
Three-pointers:
In the WNBA, three-pointers are a newfound weapon.
Season awards:
The Sun’s Curt Miller is the WNBA coach of the year and Jonquel Jones is the most improved player.
WNBA player news:
Lindsay Whalen is back and expects to play at full strength in the playoffs. She is ready to lend a hand to her team.
No longer a pushover, Brittney Griner has evolved into a floor leader for the Mercury.
Players talk about their shoes.
WNBA front office news:
The league’s new senior vice president, Ann Rodriguez, is taking on new challenges.
College coach news:
Q&A with Mississippi State coach Vic Schaefer.
Duke coach Joanne P. McCallie debuts CoachP.org.