"The WNBA's eight best teams will take the floor Sunday when all four first-round series tip off the 2025 playoffs. This year has featured unbelievable performances from MVP candidates A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces, Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx and Alyssa Thomas of the Phoenix Mercury, as well as players who've shown meaningful growth from last season, including the Golden State Valkyries' Veronica Burton and Seattle Storm's Gabby Williams."
"Still, injuries have affected a lot of the 2025 season. Collier, the New York Liberty's Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones, and the Phoenix Mercury's Kahleah Copper have missed significant time, while Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark was ruled out for the season earlier this month. The next five weeks hopefully will be a testament to the talent abounding on the court rather than relegated to the sidelines."
The WNBA playoffs begin Sunday with the league's eight best teams meeting in four first-round series. Standout performances have come from MVP candidates A'ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier and Alyssa Thomas, while Veronica Burton and Gabby Williams have shown meaningful growth. Injuries have impacted the season, with Collier, Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones and Kahleah Copper missing significant time and Caitlin Clark ruled out for the season. A top-25 playoff player ranking places Wilson at the top and highlights Naz Hillmon as a Sixth Player of the Year front-runner. Wilson recorded a WNBA single-season mark with 13 games of 30-plus points and improved playmaking and defense.
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