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WNBA·PREVIEW·September 18, 2026 07:27 PM ET

Astier, Fiebich stay in starting five for Sept. 18

The pairing was also announced on Aug. 29.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 181 min read
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What happened: Pauline Astier and Leonie Fiebich were listed in the starting five for Friday's game. Astier was shown at No. 18 and Fiebich at No. 13 on the pregame lineup card.

Why it matters: Postseason lineup continuity matters because first-unit minutes tighten and early matchup assignments can shape the game quickly. Friday's card also extends a recent run for Astier and Fiebich in the announced starting group.

By the numbers: Wire Report has logged the Astier-Fiebich pairing in announced starting fives on June 30, Aug. 22, Aug. 27, Aug. 29 and now Sept. 18.

What to watch: Watch for whether the opening group holds deep into the rotation once the game settles. Any late change to the first unit would carry more weight than the initial card alone.

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