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
- Largest margin of victory, playoffs
- 38 by Chicago Sky (100) vs New York Liberty (62) on August 20, 2022
- Most points in a game, playoffs:
- 42 by Breanna Stewart vs Las Vegas Aces on Sept. 6, 2022
- 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
- Most assists in a game, playoffs:
- 18 by Courtney Vandersloot in the semifinals vs the Connecticut Sun on September 28, 2021
- 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
- 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 on August 2022
- Most blocks in a quarter, game
- 5 – Brittney Griner, Phoenix vs. Chicago, September 7, 2014
- Most consecutive playoff appearances:
- 11, Minnesota (2011–2021)
Individual career records※
- Most career points, playoffs:
- Diana Taurasi (1,455)
- Most career assists, playoffs:
- Sue Bird (364)
- Most career total rebounds, playoffs:
- Candace Parker (610)
- Most career offensive rebounds, playoffs:
- Rebekkah Brunson (186)
- Most career steals, playoffs:
- Tamika Catchings (152)
- Most career blocks, playoffs:
- Lisa Leslie (132)
- Most career games played, playoffs:
- Lindsay Whalen (82)
- Most career personal fouls, playoffs:
- Diana Taurasi (238)
- Most career field goals made, playoffs:
- Diana Taurasi (478)
- Most career field goals attempted, playoffs:
- Diana Taurasi (1,071)
- Most career 3-point attempts, playoffs:
- Diana Taurasi (562)
- Most career free throws made, playoffs:
- Tamika Catchings (356)
- Most career free throws attempted, playoffs:
- Tamika Catchings (417)
- Most career turnovers, playoffs:
- Diana Taurasi (195)
- Highest average points per game, playoffs:
- Rhyne Howard (28.5)
- Highest average assists per game, playoffs:
- Courtney Vandersloot (7.2)
- Highest average steals per game, playoffs:
- Tamika Catchings (2.2)
- Highest average total rebounds per game, playoffs:
- Teaira McCowan (11.4)
- Highest average blocks per game, playoffs:
- Lisa Leslie and Margo Dydek (2.5)
- Highest average personal fouls per game, playoffs:
- Brittany Boyd-Jones (5.0)
- Highest average 3-point field goals made per game, playoffs:
- Rhyne Howard (5.5)
- Highest average free throws made per game, playoffs:
- Cynthia Cooper (7.3)
- Highest average turnovers per game, playoffs:
- Moriah Jefferson (4.0)
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
- Most combined team points in first half, finals:
- 109 by Phoenix Mercury (56) and Indiana Fever (53) in 2009
See also※
- List of NBA post-season records
- List of WNBA regular season records
- List of WNBA franchise post-season streaks
References※
- ^ "INDIANA HAS A RECORD RALLY FROM 22 DOWN". Tampa Bay Times. August 28, 2007.
- ^ "Sky Set Incredible WNBA Record In Blowout Playoff Win Over Liberty". www.si.com. Aug 20, 2022.
- ^ "Guinness Records for Most rebounds in a WNBA postseason match". Guinness Records. February 16, 2024.
- ^ "Guiness Records for Most assists in a WNBA postseason game". Guinness Records. February 16, 2024.
- ^ "Rhyne Howard Makes History in WNBA Playoff Debut – Twice". www.wnba.com. September 16, 2023.
- ^ "Candace Parker sets WNBA postseason record". www.nbcsportschicago.com. August 29, 2022.
- ^ "DuPree, Griner, Taurasi Lead Mercury Rout Of Sky". CBS News. September 7, 2014.
- ^ "WNBA All-time playoff records". WNBA. February 16, 2024.
- ^ "WNBA per game records in playoffs". WNBA. February 16, 2024.
- ^ "Sue Bird sets WNBA assist record in finals game". USA Today. October 2, 2020.