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‘3 Games Isn’t Enough,’ ‘We’re Being Robbed of Great Basketball’ — Calls Mount for WNBA To Overhaul 1st-Round Playoff Format After Shocking Lynx Upset

Following a historic playoff upset where the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx were swept by the eighth-seeded New York Liberty, critics and commentators have sharply criticized the WNBA opening round setup. The Minnesota squad put together a dominant 33-11 regular season behind stellar play from rookies and veterans alike, only to exit the postseason abruptly after dropping consecutive games by scores of 91-75 and 87-71.

The swift elimination has sparked widespread debate across sports media regarding whether the current best-of-three, 1-1-1 format remains adequate for the league. Observers, analysts, and media personalities argue that the WNBA has outgrown a three-game series structure, advocating instead for a minimum of five games per round to better reflect league parity and ensure top contenders receive a fairer path through the postseason.

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