WNBA Semifinals 2025: Predictions, MVP, and Indiana's Challenge

The 2025 WNBA Semifinals: Analysis and Predictions

The WNBA season reaches its decisive phase with the 2025 semifinals. The Phoenix Mercury eliminated the New York Liberty, and will now face the Minnesota Lynx. On the other hand, the Las Vegas Aces will face the Indiana Fever. The semi-final games promise excitement and competition, with four of the five finalists for the MVP award in action. Below, we break down each matchup and predict which teams will advance to the WNBA Finals.

(1) Minnesota Lynx vs. (4) Phoenix Mercury

The Lynx and the Mercury face off in a series that promises to be close. In the regular season, Minnesota dominated the matchup with a score of 3-1.

May 30: Lynx 74, Mercury 71 (in Phoenix)
June 3: Lynx 88, Mercury 65 (in Minnesota)
July 9: Mercury 79, Lynx 71 (in Phoenix)
July 16: Lynx 79, Mercury 66 (in Minnesota)

The Lynx advance to the semifinals after sweeping their first-round series against the Golden State Valkyries. The Mercury, for their part, eliminated the Liberty in three games, with a standout performance by Alyssa Thomas.

Alyssa Thomas achieved her ninth triple-double of the season in Friday’s victory, demonstrating her value to the team.
Source: Alofoke Deportes

For the Lynx, the key will be to maintain their defensive consistency and avoid prolonged periods of offensive drought. On the other hand, the Mercury will seek stellar performances from Thomas and Satou Sabally to overcome the Lynx’s defense. Minnesota will not have DiJonai Carrington, who suffered an injury. Coach Cheryl Reeve could adjust the lineup to counter Phoenix’s height.Predictions: Most Alofoke Deportes analysts predict that the Lynx will advance to the finals, highlighting their consistency and ability to execute in key moments.

(2) Las Vegas Aces vs. (6) Indiana Fever

The Aces and the Fever face off in a series that promises to be intense. In the regular season, Indiana had the advantage over Las Vegas with a 2-1 record.

June 22: Aces 89, Fever 81 (in Las Vegas)
July 3: Fever 81 Aces 54 (in Indiana)
July 24: Fever 80, Aces 70 (in Indiana)

The Aces will look to maintain their defensive level and enhance their offense, led by A’ja Wilson, who has been dominant against the Fever. Indiana, on the other hand, needs a third scorer to complement Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston. The Aces will have to focus on defending an Indiana team that has proven capable of surprising and will seek to take advantage of every opportunity to advance.

Predictions: Alofoke Deportes experts anticipate that the Aces will advance to the finals, highlighting their depth and experience compared to the Fever.