List of WNBA post-season records explained
This article lists all-time records achieved in the WNBA post-season in major categories recognized by the league, including those set by teams and individuals in single games, series, and careers.
Playoff records
- Largest comeback, playoffs:
- 22 by Indiana Fever vs Connecticut Sun in 2007[1]
- Largest margin of victory, playoffs
- 38 by Chicago Sky (100) vs New York Liberty (62) on August 20, 2022[2]
- Most points in a game, playoffs:
- 42 by Angel McCoughtry vs New York Liberty on Sept. 7, 2010
- Most rebounds in a game, playoffs:
- Cheryl Ford (23) vs the Connecticut Sun in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on August 24, 2006[3]
- Most assists in a game, playoffs:
- 18 by Courtney Vandersloot in the semifinals vs the Connecticut Sun on September 28, 2021[4]
- Consecutive 30+ point games:
- 3 by A'ja Wilson in 2023
- Youngest to score 30+ points:
- 36 points by Rhyne Howard vs Dallas Wings on September 15, 2023[5]
- Most points by player in first quarter:
- 19 by Rhyne Howard vs Dallas Wings on September 15, 2023
- Only player to record 15 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 blocks
- Candace Parker posted 19 points, 18 rebounds, 5 assists, 6 blocks and 4 steals vs Connecticut Sun in August 2022[6]
- Most blocks in a quarter, game
- 5 – Brittney Griner, Phoenix vs. Chicago, September 7, 2014[7]
- Most consecutive playoff appearances:
- 11, Minnesota (2011–2021)
Individual career records
- Most career points, playoffs:
- Candace Parker (610)[8]
- Most career offensive rebounds, playoffs:
- Rebekkah Brunson (186)[8]
- Most career steals, playoffs:
- Tamika Catchings (152)[8]
- Most career blocks, playoffs:
- Lisa Leslie (132)[8]
- Most career games played, playoffs:
- Diana Taurasi (478)[8]
- Most career field goals attempted, playoffs:
- Diana Taurasi (1,071)[8]
- Most career 3-point attempts, playoffs:
- Diana Taurasi (562)[8]
- Most career free throws made, playoffs:
- Tamika Catchings (356)[8]
- Most career free throws attempted, playoffs:
- Tamika Catchings (417)[8]
- Most career turnovers, playoffs:
- Diana Taurasi (195)[8]
- Highest average points per game, playoffs:
- Courtney Vandersloot (7.2)[9]
- Highest average steals per game, playoffs:
- Tamika Catchings (2.2)[9]
- Highest average total rebounds per game, playoffs:
- Teaira McCowan (11.4)[9]
- Highest average blocks per game, playoffs:
- Cynthia Cooper (7.3)[9]
- Highest average turnovers per game, playoffs:
- Moriah Jefferson (4.0)[9]
Finals records
- Largest comeback, finals:
- 18 by New York Liberty in 1999
- Most points in a game, finals:
- 38 by Angel McCoughtry vs Minnesota Lynx on Oct. 5, 2011
- Most career points, finals:
- 441 by Maya Moore (2011-17)
- Most assists in a game, finals
- 16 by Sue Bird vs the Las Vegas Aces in October 2020[10]
- Most combined team points in game, finals:
- 236 by Phoenix Mercury (120) and Indiana Fever (116) in 2009 Game 1 (OT; also record for all WNBA games)
- Most combined team points in first half, finals:
- 109 by Phoenix Mercury (56) and Indiana Fever (53) in 2009 Game 1
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: INDIANA HAS A RECORD RALLY FROM 22 DOWN. August 28, 2007. Tampa Bay Times.
- Web site: Sky Set Incredible WNBA Record In Blowout Playoff Win Over Liberty. Aug 20, 2022. www.si.com.
- Web site: Guinness Records for Most rebounds in a WNBA postseason match. February 16, 2024. Guinness Records.
- Web site: Guiness Records for Most assists in a WNBA postseason game. February 16, 2024. Guinness Records.
- Web site: Rhyne Howard Makes History in WNBA Playoff Debut – Twice. September 16, 2023. www.wnba.com.
- Web site: Candace Parker sets WNBA postseason record. August 29, 2022. www.nbcsportschicago.com.
- Web site: DuPree, Griner, Taurasi Lead Mercury Rout Of Sky. September 7, 2014. CBS News.
- Web site: WNBA All-time playoff records. February 16, 2024. WNBA.
- Web site: WNBA per game records in playoffs. February 16, 2024. WNBA.
- Web site: Sue Bird sets WNBA assist record in finals game. October 2, 2020. USA Today.
