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WNBA Playoffs Conclude With Golden State's Victory

Golden State defeats Atlanta in finals to win WNBA title.

New York Editorial News Desk October 31, 2026 1 min read

The Brief

  • Golden State wins best-of-5 finals against Atlanta.
  • New York and Atlanta sweep their first-round series.
  • Golden State and Las Vegas dominate semifinals.

The WNBA playoffs concluded with Golden State capturing the title after a hard-fought best-of-5 series against Atlanta. The final game was set for Saturday, October 31, with Golden State leading the series 3-3.

In the semifinals, Golden State swept Las Vegas in a best-of-5 format, winning all three games. Atlanta also swept New York in the same format, advancing to the finals.

New York and Minnesota met in the first round, with New York winning both games of the best-of-3 series. Golden State and Dallas played a three-game series, with Golden State ultimately taking the series after a tight final game.

Las Vegas and Indiana faced off in the first round, with Las Vegas winning two of three games. Atlanta and Washington also met in the first round, with Atlanta winning both games.

The finals saw a back-and-forth series between Golden State and Atlanta, with each team winning two of the first four games. The decisive game was set for Saturday, October 31, with Golden State securing the title.

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