Cecilia Zandalasini strings together 5-0 personal run in WNBA Finals Game 1

The forward entered the series averaging 8.8 points per game.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Uh-oh, Cecilia Zandalasini is getting hot 😤 She's on a personal 5-0 run as she rises up for the jay then drains the tri Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Cecilia Zandalasini scored five consecutive points in the ATL-GSV matchup during Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals. Zandalasini, who hit a contested pull-up jumper earlier this month, connected on a mid-range jumper before following with a three-pointer.

Why it matters: Quick perimeter scoring bursts carry added weight in a Championship series opener as both rotations settle into half-court possessions. Back-to-back makes from mid-range and beyond the arc force tighter perimeter closeouts in the 2026 WNBA Finals.

By the numbers: Zandalasini tallied 5 unanswered points on consecutive possessions (1 two-point jumper, 1 three-pointer) after averaging 8.8 points per game this season.

What to watch: Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals continues on NBC and Peacock.

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@WNBA 2026-10-17T20:23:25.667559+00:00

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