Phantom BC vs Mist: Final Unrivaled in Miami with WNBA Stars

The excitement of 3-on-3 basketball intensifies! The Unrivaled league will crown its second champion this Wednesday night, in an epic showdown between Phantom BC, the number one seed, and Mist, number two. The stage will be the Sephora Arena in Miami, where tension and passion will merge in an unforgettable duel.

Heart-stopping Semifinals

Phantom reached the final after defeating Vinyl with a score of 83-75. The outstanding performance of Kelsey Plum, who scored 31 points, was key to the victory. Meanwhile, Mist staged a spectacular comeback against Breeze, the number five team, achieving a 73-69 victory in an adrenaline-filled match at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The change of venue, announced on February 13, attracted a crowd of 18,231 spectators, creating an electrifying atmosphere. Arike Ogunbowale sealed Mist’s victory with a decisive three-pointer, demonstrating her skill in crucial moments.

Everyone put on a great show and that’s what you want for the fans.

Kelsey Plum

The event also marked the homecoming of Breanna Stewart, co-founder of Unrivaled and player for the New York Liberty. Napheesa Collier, also a co-founder, was present, along with other stars and celebrities such as Ashton Kutcher, Hilary Knight, and Jason Sudeikis.

This is my home. When I found out the semifinals would be in Brooklyn, I thought: “My team has to be here. I want to play in this game”.

Breanna Stewart

Stewart led Mist with 23 points, demonstrating his leadership and commitment to the team.

Challenges and Preparations

Phantom, despite being the leading team in the regular season, faced significant challenges. Aliyah Boston, the league’s Defensive Player of the Year, was ruled out for the rest of the playoffs due to an injury. Aziaha James and Makayla Timpson joined the team to strengthen it at this crucial stage. In addition, the Phantom has been without Satou Sabally, who suffered an injury during the WNBA Finals, and without Dana Evans, who was only able to play one game. Mist also had to overcome difficulties, starting the game with a 26-10 disadvantage in the first quarter. However, Stewart’s inspiration drove the team to a spectacular comeback.

Both Phantom and Mist failed to qualify for the playoffs in 2025. This season, Phantom has demonstrated their dominance with a nine-game winning streak, leading the series against Mist with a score of 2-0.

Breanna Stewart: “This is my home. When I knew the semifinals would be in Brooklyn, I thought: ‘My team has to be here. I want to play in this game'”. Arike Ogunbowale scored the winning three-pointer to advance Mist to the final. The defending champion, Rose, was defeated by Breeze in the quarterfinals. Chelsea Gray, their star point guard, was recognized as MVP before the games. After a successful stop in New York, the league will return to Miami, where the players will compete for a prize of $600,000. Stewart explained that, although it was considered to hold the championship at the Barclays Center, it was decided to keep it at its usual venue, a venue with a capacity for 1,000 spectators. Stewart highlighted the importance of winning the championship in the place where the league was built. “That’s where the banner is raised, where Rose achieved it, and now we will fight for the championship in the place where we have been working all season.”