Alyssa Thomas had the 15th triple-double of her career to spoil Caitlin Clarkâs playoff debut as the Connecticut Sun beat the Indiana Fever 93-69 on Sunday in Game 1 of their best-of-three series.
Thomas finished with 12 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds, earning her fourth postseason triple-double. Marina Mabrey led the third-seeded Sun with 27 points, 20 of which came in the second half.
Her 27 points are the most by a reserve in the playoffs, according to an ESPN report.
Game 2 is Wednesday night in Connecticut with a potential decisive third game in Indiana on Friday night if necessary.
Liberty 83, Dream 69
Leonie Fiebich hit four 3-pointers and scored a career-high 21 points on 7-of-8 shooting, Breanna Stewart added 20 points and 11 rebounds and the New York never trailed Sunday in a win over Atlanta in the opening game of their best-of-three series.
New York can sweep the series with a win in Game 2 on Tuesday in New York. Game 3, if necessary, is Thursday in Atlanta.
Lynx 102, Mercury 95
Napheesa Collier scored a playoff career-high 38 points and the Minnesota Lynx blew a 23-point lead before rallying late to beat the Phoenix Mercury 102-95 on Sunday in Game 1 of a best-of-three series.
Collier sank 11 of 19 shots from the floor with three 3-pointers and 13 of 14 free throws for Minnesota.