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EVERETT, WA - SEPTEMBER 11: Jordin Canada #21 of the Seattle Storm talks to the media after the game against the Minnesota Lynx during Round One of the WNBA Playoffs on September 11, 2019 at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Joshua Huston/NBAE via Getty Images)

Inside how Storm captured signature win to eliminate Lynx

Diamond DeShields helps Chicago Sky cruise past Phoenix Mercury in first round playoff game

Consistency is the key for Sydney Wiese, Los Angeles Sparks

Expectations for Phoenix Mercury largely unknown in playoffs

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 8: Head Coach James Wade draws a play during a huddle in the game against the Washington Mystics on September 8, 2019 at the St Elizabeths East Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Report: James Wade to receive WNBA Coach of the Year award

WASHINGTON D.C - SEPTEMBER 11: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics talks with Mike Thibault during the 2018 WNBA Finals practice on September 11, 2018 at George Mason University in Washington D.C. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

12 Things: WNBA regular-season awards picks

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 29: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury looks on during the game against the Atlanta Dream on August 29, 2019 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Diana Taurasi doubtful for opening round of WNBA playoffs

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 8: A overview of the game between the Atlanta Dream and the New York Liberty on September 8, 2019 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Dream will not return to State Farm Arena in 2020

NIS, SERBIA - JUNE 30: Kiah Stokes (41) of Turkey in action during FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2019 Group C basketball match between Turkey and Hungary in Nis, Serbia on June 30, 2019. (Photo by Sasa Djordjevic/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

New York Liberty re-sign Kiah Stokes

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JUNE 24: Tamika Catchings, the WNBA champion and four-time Olympic gold medalist retires her No. 24 jersey during halftime of the game between the Los Angeles Sparks and the Indiana Fever on June 24, 2017 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

For Tamika Catchings, a ‘clean slate’ to build Indiana Fever

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 22: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx speaks with Assistant Coach Cheryl Reeve during the game on June 22, 2019 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images)

With Sylvia Fowles and Cheryl Reeve, the Minnesota Lynx can never be counted out

Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell attacks the basket during Indiana's 84-82 loss to the Seattle Storm on June 11, 2019. Photo by Kimberly Geswein

Kelsey Mitchell sets a WNBA record with 9 three-pointers in a game

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 8: Pokey Chatman talks with Kennedy Burke #25 of the Indiana Fever during the game against the Connecticut Sun on September 8, 2019 at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

Pokey Chatman out as head coach, GM of Indiana Fever

Kahleah Copper. (Domenic Allegra photo)

Kahleah Copper and the Chicago Sky bench shine in loss to the Washington Mystics

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 8: Astou Ndour #45 of the Chicago Sky handles the ball against the Washington Mysticson September 8, 2019 at the St Elizabeths East Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Chicago Sky to host Phoenix Mercury in first round of playoffs

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 22: Arike Ogunbowale #24 of Dallas Wings hugs Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx after the game between the two teams on August 22, 2019 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minneosta. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Rookie Race: Looking back at the WNBA’s closest Rookie of the Year votes

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 8: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics drives to the basket against the Chicago Sky on September 8, 2019 at the St Elizabeths East Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Takeaways: Elena Delle Donne reaches 50-40-90, a WNBA first

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 8: Alex Bentley #20 of the Atlanta Dream handles the ball against the New York Liberty on September 8, 2019 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Dream’s final game embodies season-long offense struggles

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 1: Marina Mabrey #5, Sydney Wiese #24, and Kalani Brown #21 of the Los Angeles Sparks pose for a photo before the game against the Las Vegas Aces on August 1, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Sparks bench players stay ready for postseason push

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 6: Natasha Cloud #9 of the Washington Mystics reacts to play against the Dallas Wings on September 6, 2019 at the St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Natasha Cloud’s community service has been a constant in her career

WHITE PLAINS, NY - SEPTEMBER 6: Tiffany Mitchell #3 of the Indiana Fever deends Marine Johannes #23 of the New York Liberty on September 6, 2019 at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Steven Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Takeaways: Indiana Fever defeat New York Liberty, secure top lottery odds for New York

ATLANTA, GA SEPTEMBER 05: Atlanta's Alaina Coates (right) and Maite Cazorla (left) wave to fans following the conclusion of the WNBA game between the Las Vegas Aces and the Atlanta Dream on September 5th, 2019 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Comeback in fourth quarter leads Dream past Aces

CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 29: Stefanie Dolson #31 of the Chicago Sky looks on during the game against the Dallas Wings on August 29, 2019 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

PODCAST: Nick Niendorf’s newest edition of the Skycast

Indiana Fever guard Erica Wheeler attacks the basket during a game against the Las Vegas Aces on July 10, 2019. Wheeler, who is 2nd in the WNBA with 99 assists, has been named as an All-Star for the first time in her career. Photo by Kimberly Geswein

Indiana Fever to play at Butler’s Hinkle Fieldhouse in 2020, 2021 and part of 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 3: Chelsea Gray #12 of Los Angeles Sparks reacts during the game against the Atlanta Dream on September 3, 2019 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Sparks prepare for final stretch before postseason

WHITE PLAINS, NY - AUGUST 30: Marine Johannes #23 of the New York Liberty handles the ball against the Connecticut Sun on August 30, 2019 at the Westchester County Center, in White Plains, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Steve Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

12 Things: Canada, Odyssey, Johannes

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 30: Angel McCoughtry #35 of the Atlanta Dream looks on from the bench during the game against the New York Liberty on June 30, 2019 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Angel McCoughtry not cleared to return to Dream in 2019

WHITE PLAINS, NY - AUGUST 30: The New York Liberty huddles up against the Connecticut Sun on August 30, 2019 at the Westchester County Center, in White Plains, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Steve Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Without Tina Charles, the Liberty experimented with their Identity