Jones, Ionescu credit depth for New York semifinal run

First No. 8 seed to beat a No. 1 seed

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 49m1 min read

"Butter in my cap?!" Listen in as Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu break down what it took as a squad, the depth that Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones detailed how rotation contributions carried New York through the First Round. The berth advanced New York to the 2026 WNBA Semifinals.

Why it matters: The run made New York the first No. 8 seed to defeat a No. 1 seed in the First Round. Depth reduces starter loads entering a semifinal series.

By the numbers: First No. 8 seed to beat a No. 1 seed in WNBA First Round history.

What to watch: New York now prepares for the semifinal round of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs.

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@WNBA 2026-09-30T04:09:18.402407+00:00

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