Pauline Astier scores first basket of WNBA Semifinals

New York trails Atlanta 32-31 in Game 1.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 27m1 min read

Pauline Astier gets the Semifinals started 🗽 She secures the first bucket of the round to put the @nyliberty on the bo Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Pauline Astier recorded the initial points of the postseason series to put the Liberty on the board. The game remains in progress.

Why it matters: The contest follows New York's run as the No. 8 seed. Atlanta currently holds a one-point advantage as the teams compete to open the round.

What to watch: The remainder of the matchup will determine the early advantage in the series.

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@WNBA 2026-10-04T18:13:11.918496+00:00

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