{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6818a0d4eb737caf8ca3e31e/6ac09b4752a538444410160c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Winner-Take-All Drama + Semifinals Preview","description":"<p>The first round ends with two wild winner-take-all games, and Zena and Sabreena are breaking it all down. They react to the Valkyries eliminating the Wings in a thrilling Game 3 at Ballhalla, then turn to Las Vegas, where the Aces took down the Fever to punch their ticket to the semifinals. From there, it’s all about what’s next. The duo previews both semifinal matchups — Aces vs. Valkyries and Liberty vs. Dream — diving into the key matchups, biggest questions and X-factors to watch as the next round gets underway.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>REFERENCES:</strong></p><p><u><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7654674/2026/10/02/wings-valkyries-wnba-playoffs-semifinals/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Golden State Valkyries advance to first semifinals, setting up showdown with Aces</a></u> by Sabreena Merchant</p><p><u><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7651380/2026/10/01/fever-aces-aja-wilson-caitlin-clark-score-results/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">A’ja Wilson, Aces advance as Caitlin Clark, Fever fall short in playoffs</a></u> by Sabreena Merchant</p><p><u><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7650006/2026/10/01/angel-reese-wnba-defensive-player-of-year/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Angel Reese named WNBA Defensive Player of the Year</a></u> by Sabreena Merchant</p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}