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How Aces match up with Wings, Mystics in playoffs

September 23, 2026 03:50 PM

After Becky Hammon called for change to the playoff format, Natalie Esquire and Terrika Foster-Brasby look into the most favorable matchups for the Las Vegas Aces., highlighting Dallas and Washington.

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