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Vinyl and Breeze Upsets Set Unrivaled Semifinals at Barclays Center

Strong Philadelphia turnout spurs a New York showcase for the semifinals.

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Aug 1, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) moves the ball past Dallas Wings center Li Yueru (28) during the first half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • No. 6 Vinyl knocked out No. 3 Laces 82-69, led by Rhyne Howard’s 30 points with Dearica Hamby closing it out late.
  • No. 5 Breeze eliminated defending champion Rose 69-50 behind Paige Bueckers’ 29 points and a 14-point, 17-rebound night from Dominique Malonga.
  • Monday’s semifinals in Brooklyn feature No. 1 Phantom vs. Vinyl at 7:30 p.m. ET and No. 2 Mist vs. Breeze at 8:45 p.m. ET, with the title game Wednesday in Miami.
  • Unrivaled announced postseason honors: First Team Paige Bueckers, Kelsey Plum and Chelsea Gray; Coach of the Year Roneeka Hodges; Defensive Player of the Year Aliyah Boston.
  • The league’s touring push follows a reported 21,490 crowd in Philadelphia and strong early ticket sales for Brooklyn, according to league officials.