Breanna Stewart Guides Mist to Victory in Unrivaled Championship
In an epic showdown that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Breanna Stewart and Kelsey Plum starred in a memorable duel in the Unrivaled playoffs championship game. Plum, with a stellar performance, scored 40 points, setting a record in the final for the Phantom team. However, Stewart responded with 32 points, including a crucial free throw, securing the victory for Mist with a final score of 80-74 at the Sephora Arena in Medley, Florida, taking home the 2026 title. The winning Mist team, composed of Veronica Burton, Allisha Gray, Arike Ogunbowale, Alanna Smith, and Li Yueru, will share the $600,000 Unrivaled prize.The decisive moment arrived when, with Mist one point away from victory, Stewart was initially penalized with an offensive foul. After a review, the decision was overturned, allowing Stewart to shoot the winning free throw. Stewart demonstrated his worth with an impressive 73.3% field goal effectiveness. Plum, for her part, tried to keep Phantom in the running, but the absence of the injured Aliyah Boston weighed on the team’s performance. Mist, recognized for its high-caliber offense during the regular season, had a balanced distribution of points, with Stewart, Ogunbowale, and Gray leading the attack. Stewart, named MVP, set the pace for Mist on both ends of the court. Her performance was key to her team’s victory. The third quarter was crucial, with Stewart scoring 12 points and extending Mist’s lead, giving them the necessary momentum to secure the victory.The victory was not without controversy.
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Semifinal Results
Phantom 83, Vinyl 75
Despite Boston’s absence, Plum led Phantom with 18 points in the first half. Dearica Hamby stood out for Vinyl, but Cloud and Plum took control in the second half, securing a place in the final for Phantom.Mist 73, Breeze 69
Breeze dominated at first, but Mist reacted, with Ogunbowale leading the comeback and scoring the winning three-pointer on her birthday.Results of the First Round
Vinyl 82, Laces 69
Howard pushed Vinyl in the third quarter, surpassing Laces and securing the victory.Breeze 69, Rose 50Bueckers led Breeze with an outstanding performance, securing a convincing victory.
