best-of-five format

Now it’s on to the division series, which is business as usual with a best-of-five format. The four matchups are Braves-Phillies, Padres-Dodgers, Mariners-Astros and Guardians-Yankees and all of them begin Tuesday.

Breanna Stewart and Susan Bird locked down the Washington Mystics in the final few minutes of game 2 of the WNBA finals. The Storm held off Washington 75-73.