A’ja Wilson “Love Beats Hate” Controversy Explained

A’ja Wilson became the center of another WNBA controversy after the Las Vegas Aces eliminated the Indiana Fever from the 2026 playoffs, but the viral “Love Beats Hate” sign was actually carried by Wilson’s mother, Eva Rakes Wilson — not Wilson herself. After Las Vegas’ 94-83 Game 3 victory on October 1, Eva Wilson walked … Read more

How Does The WNBA First Round Work? Best-Of-Three And 1-1-1 Format Explained

The first round of the WNBA playoffs is a best-of-three series using a 1-1-1 home-court format. That means a team needs two victories to advance, and the teams alternate home courts throughout the series. The higher-seeded team hosts Game 1, the lower-seeded team hosts Game 2, and the series returns to the higher seed for … Read more