Kiah Stokes reaches 14 blocks to set WNBA Finals series record

She passed Brittney Griner in Game 4 to claim the mark.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

BLOCK PARTY HISTORY 🔥 With 14 rejections and counting vs Atlanta, Kiah Stokes moved past Sylvia Fowles and Brittney Gri Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Stokes first broke the record with her 13th rejection on Oct. 24 before adding a 14th stop before the final horn. Her rim protection has anchored the paint since the Oct. 17 series opener, highlighted by a three-block outing in Game 2 on Oct. 19.

Why it matters: The defensive stand paired with a Game 4 starting-lineup adjustment to even the 2026 Finals at 2-2. The postseason surge follows Stokes earning 2026 WNBA All-Defensive Second Team honors on Oct. 15.

By the numbers: 3+: Blocks recorded by Stokes in each of the first four games, making her the first player in WNBA Finals history with at least three rejections in four consecutive contests.

What to watch: Game 5 tips off Monday night, Oct. 26, followed by Game 6 on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 12:30 p.m. ET.

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@WNBA 2026-10-26T20:42:37.130818+00:00

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