Capsules for the first-round WNBA playoff series (AP)

By VIN A. CHERWOO, AP Sports Writer 53 minutes ago A look at the four first-round, best-of-3 series in the WNBA playoffs, which start Wednesday: EASTERN CONFERENCE No. 1 Indiana (22-12) vs. No. 4 Washington (16-18) Season series: Fever won 4-0. Indiana: The Fever set a franchise record for victories, winning 19 of 22 during one stretch. All but assured of the top seed in the East, Indiana then lost seven of 10 to close the season. Katie Douglas led the way with averages of 17.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists. Perennial All-Star Tamika Catchings added 15.1 ppg, 7.2 rpg, and 3.1 apg. The Fever set a WNBA record with 373 steals, led by Catchings’ league-best 99—one short of the record set by Teresa Weatherspoon in 1999. Tammy Sutton-Brown and Ebony Hoffman tied for second on the team in rebounding (5.9) and third in... [read full story]                    

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