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The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) was founded in 1996 and began play in 1997. [1] The WNBA has kept a record of its win–loss statistics since its inception. There are currently 12 teams that play in the WNBA, and there are also six defunct WNBA teams accounted for in the league's win–loss records.
Most Total selections to the All-WNBA Team; Diana Taurasi with 14 selections; Most First-team selections to the All-WNBA Team; Diana Taurasi with 10 selections; Most MVPs; Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie, Lauren Jackson and A’ja Wilson with 3 selections; Most Total selections to the All-Defensive Team; Tamika Catchings with 11 selections
The first, second, and fifth games of the series are played at the arena of the team who earned home court advantage by having the better record during the regular season. Beginning in 2025, the Finals will switch to a best-of-seven series with a 2–2–1–1–1 format similar to that of the NBA Finals .
The team posted a 16–18 record and became the first team in WNBA history to miss the Playoffs after winning the championship in the previous season. In their place, the Detroit Shock won their third championship under coach Bill Laimbeer , solidifying their place in WNBA history before Laimbeer resigned early in 2009, effectively ending the ...
It’s the first time since 2008 that a rookie was selected to the first team. That season, former No. 1 pick Candace Parker was named the 2008 MVP, Rookie of the Year and All-WNBA First Team.
Most combined team points in game, finals: 236 by Phoenix Mercury (120) and Indiana Fever (116) in 2009 Game 1 (OT; also record for all WNBA games) Most combined team points in first half, finals :
The 22-year-old set the single-season all-time mark in rebounds – before A’ja Wilson surpassed her while she was out – led the league in rebounds per game (averaging 13.1) and set a record ...
The team finished third in the regular season this year, with a 28-12 record. The Indiana Fever fired its head coach Christie Sides on Sunday after two seasons. This year was the first time the ...