Alyssa Thomas notched her fifth career playoff triple-double and Phoenix eliminated defending champion New York, 79-73 in Game 3
The Indiana Fever have progressed to the WNBA playoff semifinals for the first time in a decade, with the Las Vegas Aces awaiting them.
A'ja Wilson scored 38 points and Las Vegas booked another semifinal appearance, while Indiana earned a first playoff series win since 2015.
Smith wins her first WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award, while Wilson earns the honour for a third time.
Luka Doncic says the Lakers 'have what we need' to win the championship after signing a contract extension
Luka Doncic says the Lakers are going to go for the championship after signing a three-year extension
Thunder players and fans celebrate their first NBA crown after beating the Pacers in the Finals
Cooper Flagg is aiming for instant success after being drafted by the Dallas Mavericks as the No.1 pick
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