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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 18h

Here’s some WNBA playoffs viewership stats: After 10 games, the 1st round averaged 1.3M viewers, the most-viewed 1st round ever. — Viewership is up 37% versus 2025 across ABC/ESPN/ESPN2 — Viewership is up 17% versus previous record in 2024 on ABC/ESPN

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 23h

Quick follow up here: The team appeared to be in good spirits and said Gray was as well. News on Gray was described as “good news” by Rhyne Howard. Asked Smesko about who steps up in the lineup. He didn’t get into specifics, but mentioned multiple players helping with gap.

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 23h

Dream head coach Karl Smesko on Allisha Gray: “Allisha Gray is out tomorrow … Day to day after that.” Smesko says he does not have any more than he can share. Gray has an appointment for her finger today.

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

“When you have a player like that, who's just an anchor in the middle of your defense, it just makes everybody else wanna go harder as well.” Angel Reese wanted Defensive Player of the Year. So, she spoke (and played) it into existence.

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How Angel Reese manifested a WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award

Angel Reese knew she could be Defensive Player of the Year. She already spoke it into existence.

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Karl Smesko says there is no update on Allisha Gray. Gray left the game before halftime with a left hand injury.

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Allisha Gray has returned to the bench. Her hand is heavily taped. It also appears to be have some sort of possible splint on it.

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

DeWanna Bonner starts the second half with Allisha Gray out with a left hand injury. Lineup is Bonner + Hillmon + Howard + Canada + Reese.

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Allisha Gray (left hand) is OUT for the remainder of the matchup.

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Allisha Gray appeared to injure herself again. Back to the lock room. She appeared to hurt the hand that she injured earlier, diving for a loose basketball.

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Allisha Gray has 2 finger taped on her left hand. (Ring and pinky).

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Allisha Gray just walked back to the bench. She’s here now. 9:09 make of the second.

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Allisha Gray to the locker room. She is holding her left wrist/hand. Did not see the play, but she was down on the floor for a few moments before being helped up.

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The WNBA playoffs continue with the semifinals. It’s the Liberty and Dream in Atlanta for Game 1 of their series. USA TODAY is on-site providing LIVE updates on Sunday’s game. ⬇️

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New York Liberty vs. Atlanta Dream WNBA playoffs: Time, TV, how to watch

The Liberty and Dream are both coming off sweeps in the WNBA playoffs. Who wins Game 1 of the semifinals?

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Janelle Salaün is the 2026 Sixth Player of the Year.

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Something to keep an eye on: Liberty center Han Xu was not seen at practice today during the media portion. Head coach Chris DeMarco said she was "not feeling well", dealing with an "illness." DeMarco says that she is here in Atlanta and “hopefully, she’s good to go tomorrow.”

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Here’s the updated Semifinals schedule, which begins Sunday, 10/4:

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Semifinal times for Sunday: Liberty vs. Dream: 2 p.m. ET Aces vs. Valkyries: 4 p.m. ET

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Golden State wins its first playoff series. Las Vegas awaits. But what a battle it was with Dallas. Wow. Magic for 3 games.

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Arike Ogunbowale. 30-ball. Holy goodness. Sheesh almighty.

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Arike Ogunbowale returns. 5:27 remaining.

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Ogunbowale is back on the bench. We’ll see if she comes back in.

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Arike Ogunbowale back to the locker room with 6:20 remaining. Appears to be some sort of leg injury. Came down grabbing her right inner leg after going up for a ball.

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Golden State is hooping, as the kids say.

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

@calliefin.bsky.social , Sam Cardona-Norberg and I did a WNBA postseason deep dive on the latest episode of @usapodcasts.bsky.social’ Studio IX podcast Includes: 🏀 Interview w/ Coach Jackie 🏀 WNBA Playoffs recap Chloe Peterson 🏀 Explanation of *that* question from Fever- Aces presser

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WNBA Postseason Deep Dive with Coach Jackie: Who Survives the Semis?

YouTube video by USA TODAY Sports

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Aces advance past Fever, 2-1. A’Ja Wilson had 36, 10 and 2 blocks. Aces had 3 more in double figures. Kelsey Mitchell had 23 and a steal. Fever had 3 more in double digits including Aaliyah Boston/Myisha Hines-Allen with double-doubles. Second straight year Aces ousted Fever.

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Jewell Loyd’s elbow got Caitlin Clark’s face as they were both going up for a ball. Contact appeared to be inadvertent. Clark left court and back now. She’s bleeding (mouth area) and had to be checked out.

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

A’ja Wilson is cooking. 10-of-12. 83% from the floor. Approaching a 30-ball. Hi, hello.

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Las Vegas leads Indiana 54-48 at the half. Aces with 3 in double figures. A’ja Wilson leads with 21 points on 88% shooting. Fever with 3 in double figures. Caitlin Clark leads with 13 points and 4 assists. Aliyah Boston working on a double-double (11 and 7).

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Angel Reese in April during training camp: “I told (Rhyne Howard), I wanna get on that Defensive team. So just being able to be surrounded by players that really push me, these are vets that I really always wanted to be surrounded by.” Now, she is this year’s DPOY.

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Angel Reese is the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year. She received 46 of the 74 votes. Gabby Williams received 20. Here’s the full voting breakdown:

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Caitlin Clark’s Caitlin 1 officially drops today. May the odds be ever in your favor.

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Dallas forces a Game 3 against Golden State. 108-100 is the final as Arike Ogunbowale drops a historic 45 points to lead the Wings to victory. Game 3 happens Friday.

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Arike Ogunbowale breaks a WNBA playoff scoring record with 43 points. Most points in a playoff game in league history.

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Arike Ogunbowale has 42 points. Tying a WNBA playoff record.

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Overtime. Just how everybody drew it up. Valkyries and Wings gets extra time. They play on. 93 all.

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Just seeing this. The 50+ fouls was … a lot.

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Dream sweep the Mystics, 2-0. Have a date with New York on Sunday. Five in double figures, including Allisha Gray (22 points, 4 stl, 3 ast) and Jordin Canada (19 points, 11 ast, 3 stl). Sonia Citron led four Mystics in double digits with 25 points, 7 reb and 2 assists.

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

WNBA Playoffs continue tonight. It’s the Dream and Mystics in Washington D.C. for Game 2 in their series. USA TODAY is providing LIVE updates on Wednesday’s game. ⬇️

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Atlanta Dream vs. Washington Mystics WNBA playoffs: Time, TV, how to watch

The Dream lead the Mystics 1-0 in the WNBA playoffs. Will Washington avoid elimination?

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Jessica Shepard is the 2026 Most Improved Player of the Year. She received 29 of 74 votes. Shakira Austin received 25 Here’s the full voting breakdown:

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Noteworthy: If the Lynx lose tonight, they would have loss 6 of their last 8 games dating back to the regular season. Essentially, the last month has not been great for Minnesota.

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Fever avoid elimination to even series with Aces 1-1. Lynx looking to do the same, but down 10+ to Liberty as halftime approaches.

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Caitlin Clark just fouled out. Picked up her 6th foul defending A’ja Wilson.

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A’ja Wilson appears to be upset with something a nearby fan might have said or did. Unclear (from the broadcast) what happened.

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Yes. Sorry. That might be unclear. In a half.

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Caitlin Clark is officially on triple-double watch. Clark has 18 points, 13 assists and 6 rebounds.

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