Updated: October 10, 2009, 12:12 AM ET
2009 WNBA playoff schedule, results
CONFERENCE FINALS | CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS: By date | By series
WNBA FINALS
The Mercury and Fever split their regular-season series 1-1. Phoenix won the WNBA championship in 2007 and is making its third finals appearance. Indiana is making its first in the best-of-5 series.
| Date | Matchup | Tip ET/Recap |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 29 | Game 1: At Phoenix 120, Indiana 116 OT (Phoenix leads WNBA Finals 1-0) |
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| Oct. 1 | Game 2: Indiana 93, at Phoenix 84 (WNBA Finals tied 1-1) |
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| Oct. 4 | Game 3: At Indiana 86, Phoenix 85 (Indiana leads WNBA Finals 2-1) |
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| Oct. 7 | Game 4: Phoenix 90, at Indiana 77 (WNBA Finals tied 2-2) |
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| Oct. 9 | Game 5: At Phoenix 94, Indiana 86 (Phoenix wins WNBA championship 3-2) |
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CONFERENCE FINALS
| Date | Matchup | Tip ET/Recap |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 23 | East Game 1: At Detroit 72, Indiana 56 (Detroit leads series 1-0) |
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| Sept. 23 | West Game 1: Phoenix 103, at Los Angeles 94 (Phoenix leads series 1-0) |
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| Sept. 25 | East Game 2: At Indiana 79, Detroit 75 (Series tied 1-1) |
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| Sept. 25 | West Game 2: Los Angeles 87, at Phoenix 76 (Series tied 1-1) |
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| Sept. 26 | East Game 3: At Indiana 72, Detroit 67 (Indiana wins series 2-1) |
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| Sept. 26 | West Game 3: At Phoenix 85, Los Angeles 74 (Los Angeles wins series 2-1) |
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CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS (BY DATE)
| Date | Matchup | Tip ET/Recap |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 16 | Game 1: At Detroit 94, Atlanta 89 (Detroit leads series 1-0) |
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| Sept. 16 | Game 1: At Los Angeles 70, Seattle 63 (Los Angeles leads series 1-0) |
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| Sept. 17 | Game 1: Indiana 88, at Washington 79 (Indiana leads series 1-0) |
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| Sept. 17 | Game 1: At San Antonio 92, Phoenix 91 (San Antonio leads series 1-0) |
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| Sept. 18 | Game 2: Detroit 94, at Atlanta 79 (Detroit wins series 2-0) |
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| Sept. 18 | Game 2: At Seattle 75, Los Angeles 74 (Series tied 1-1) |
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| Sept. 19 | Game 2: At Indiana 81, Washington 74 OT (Indiana wins series 2-0) |
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| Sept. 19 | Game 2: At Phoenix 106, San Antonio 78 (Series tied 1-1) |
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| Sept. 20 | Game 3: Los Angeles 75, at Seattle 64 (Los Angeles wins series 2-1) |
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| Sept. 21 | Game 3: At Phoenix 100, San Antonio 92 (Phoenix wins series 2-1) |
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CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS (BY SERIES)
| Date | West: (1) Phoenix vs. (4) San Antonio (Regular-season series tied 2-2) |
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|---|---|---|
| Sept. 17 | Game 1: At San Antonio 92, Phoenix 91 (San Antonio leads series 1-0) |
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| Sept. 19 | Game 2: At Phoenix 106, San Antonio 78 (Series tied 1-1) |
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| Sept. 21 | Game 3: At Phoenix 100, San Antonio 92 (Phoenix wins series 2-1) |
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| Date | East: (1) Indiana vs. (4) Washington (Won regular-season series 4-0) |
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| Sept. 17 | Game 1: Indiana 88, at Washington 79 (Indiana leads series 1-0) |
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| Sept. 19 | Game 2: At Indiana 81, Washington 74 OT (Indiana wins series 2-0) |
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| Date | West: (2) Seattle vs. (3) Los Angeles (Regular-season series tied 2-2) |
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| Sept. 16 | Game 1: At Los Angeles 70, Seattle 63 (Los Angeles leads series 1-0) |
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| Sept. 18 | Game 2: At Seattle 75, Los Angeles 74 (Series tied 1-1) |
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| Sept. 20 | Game 3: Los Angeles 75, at Seattle 64 (Los Angeles wins series 2-1) |
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| Date | East: (2) Atlanta vs. (3) Detroit (Atlanta won regular-season series 3-1) |
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| Sept. 16 | Game 1: At Detroit 94, Atlanta 89 (Detroit leads series 1-0) |
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| Sept. 18 | Game 2: Detroit 94, at Atlanta 79 (Detroit wins series 2-0) |
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WNBA Playoffs

Phoenix beat Indiana 94-86 Friday in Game 5 to win its second WNBA title in three years. Diana Taurasi was named Finals MVP.
WNBA Finals
• Voepel: Phoenix, Finals even better in '09• Voepel: Taurasi's season ends on high note
• Voepel: Catchings' hoop dream on hold again
• Blog: Pondexter worthy of MVP consideration
• Voepel: Finals redefining "fall classic"
• Voepel: Pondexter focused on helping others
• Voepel: Merc accomplish mission in Game 4
• Voepel: Smith helps lift Mercury
• Voepel: Pressure doesn't put off Taurasi
• Voepel: Strong start a must for Phoenix
• Voepel: Finals feature Aussie influence
• Voepel: Time to put head-butt behind us
• Voepel: Hard work pays off for Hoffman
• Voepel: January is postseason's top rookie
• Voepel: Fever win Game 3 in final seconds
• Voepel: 3-point struggles hurt Mercury most
• Voepel: Indy is where the heart is for Douglas
• Voepel: Fever know Taurasi will turn it around
• Voepel: Taylor plans to play in Game 3
• Voepel: Could Game 2 be played even faster?
• Voepel: Rookies make big impact at Finals
• Voepel: Taurasi won't re-watch instant classic
• Voepel: Game 1 a great start to Finals
• Voepel: "I let my team down," Catchings says
• Game 1: By the numbers
• Voepel: Taurasi finds healing in hoops
• Voepel: Point guards play pivotal roles
• Voepel: X's and O's finals breakdown
• Voepel: Depth (not stars) leads Merc, Fever
Video
• Mercury win 94-86 for second WNBA title• Mercury's 90-77 win forces Game 5
• Indiana takes 2-1 lead with 86-85 victory
• Fever even series with 93-84 Game 2 win
• Phoenix tops Fever in OT, 120-116
Lisa Leslie
• Voepel: Leslie retires with no regrets• Voepel: Business as usual for Leslie, Sparks
• Voepel: Leslie looks forward to retirement
Results
• Complete schedule
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