Opening day of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs didn’t give us many close finishes — but it gave us plenty of statements. Breanna Stewart set the tone. Stewie went for 34 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists as the No. 8 Liberty stunned top-seeded Minnesota, 91–75. New York became the first No. 8 seed to beat a No. 1 seed in a WNBA playoff game. Then A’ja Wilson answered. The defending champs rolled past Indiana 102–85, and A’ja dominated with 38 points, 16 rebounds and 4 blocks. Atlanta