The Women's National Basketball Association's Playoffs opened on Sunday with first game of all four quarterfinal-round series (best -of-three).
At Target Center, Minneapolis:
Breanna Stewart scored 34 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the New York Liberty knocked off the homestanding Minnesota Lynx 91-75 in their series opener.
Nia Brodie came off the bench to score 16 points to lead Minnesota.
At Michelob Light Arena, Paradise, Nevada:
Aja Wilson scored 38 points and pulled down 16 rebounds while Jackie Young added 21 points and 10 assists as the homestanding Las Vegas Aces took game one of their series with the Indiana Fever 102-85.
Aliyah Boston paced the Fever with 18 points.
At State Farm Arena, Atlanta:
Rhyne Howard scored 26 points while Allisha Grey added 22 to pace the Atlanta Dream to a series-opening 92-77 victory over the visiting Washington Mystics.
Sonia Citron led Washington with 25 points.
At Chase Center, San Francisco:
Cecilia Zandalasini scored 22 points while Tiffany Hayes (off the bench) added 21 and Gabby Williams 20 as the Golden State Valkyries opened their series with a 104-80 domination of the visiting Dallas Wings.
Paige Bueckers paced Dallas with 21 points.
