List of WNBA post-season records

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 ^[1]

• Largest margin of victory, playoffs

• 38 by Chicago Sky (100) vs New York Liberty (62) on August 20, 2022 ^[2]

• Most points in a game, playoffs:

• 42 by Napheesa Collier vs Phoenix Mercury on Sept. 25, 2024
• 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 ^[3]

• Most assists in a game, playoffs:

• 18 by Courtney Vandersloot in the semifinals vs the Connecticut Sun on September 28, 2021 ^[4]

• 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 ^[5]

• Most points by player in first quarter:

• 19 by Rhyne Howard vs Dallas Wings on September 15, 2023

• Most points by player in a quarter:

• 21 by Jackie Young in 3rd quarter vs Phoenix Mercury on October 4, 2025 ^[6]

• 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 in August 2022 ^[7]

• Most blocks in a quarter, game

• 5 – Brittney Griner, Phoenix vs. Chicago, September 7, 2014 ^[8]

• Most consecutive playoff appearances:

• 11, Minnesota (2011–2021)

Individual career records

• Most career points, playoffs:

• Diana Taurasi (1,455) ^[9]

• Most career assists, playoffs:

• Courtney Vandersloot (365) ^[9]

• Most career total rebounds, playoffs:

• Candace Parker (610) ^[9]

• Most career offensive rebounds, playoffs:

• Rebekkah Brunson (186) ^[9]

• Most career steals, playoffs:

• Tamika Catchings (152) ^[9]

• Most career blocks, playoffs:

• Lisa Leslie (132) ^[9]

• Most career games played, playoffs:

• Lindsay Whalen (82) ^[9]

• Most career personal fouls, playoffs:

• Diana Taurasi (238) ^[9]

• Most career field goals made, playoffs:

• Diana Taurasi (478) ^[9]

• Most career field goals attempted, playoffs:

• Diana Taurasi (1,071) ^[9]

• Most career 3-point attempts, playoffs:

• Diana Taurasi (562) ^[9]

• Most career free throws made, playoffs:

• Tamika Catchings (356) ^[9]

• Most career free throws attempted, playoffs:

• Tamika Catchings (417) ^[9]

• Most career turnovers, playoffs:

• Diana Taurasi (195) ^[9]

• Highest average points per game, playoffs:

• Rhyne Howard (28.5) ^[10]

• Highest average assists per game, playoffs:

• Courtney Vandersloot (7.2) ^[10]

• Highest average steals per game, playoffs:

• Tamika Catchings (2.2) ^[10]

• Highest average total rebounds per game, playoffs:

• Teaira McCowan (11.4) ^[10]

• Highest average blocks per game, playoffs:

• Lisa Leslie and Margo Dydek (2.5) ^[10]

• Highest average personal fouls per game, playoffs:

• Brittany Boyd-Jones (5.0) ^[10]

• Highest average 3-point field goals made per game, playoffs:

• Rhyne Howard (5.5) ^[10]

• Highest average free throws made per game, playoffs:

• Cynthia Cooper (7.3) ^[10]

• Highest average turnovers per game, playoffs:

• Moriah Jefferson (4.0) ^[10]

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 ^[11]

• Most combined team points in game, finals:

• 236 by Phoenix Mercury (120) and Indiana Fever (116) in 2009 Game 1 (OT; also record for all WNBA games)

• Most combined team points in first half, finals:

• 109 by Phoenix Mercury (56) and Indiana Fever (53) in 2009 Game 1

See also

• List of NBA post-season records
• List of WNBA regular season records
• List of WNBA franchise post-season streaks

References

1. "INDIANA HAS A RECORD RALLY FROM 22 DOWN". Tampa Bay Times. August 28, 2007.
2. "Sky Set Incredible WNBA Record In Blowout Playoff Win Over Liberty". www.si.com. Aug 20, 2022.
3. "Guinness Records for Most rebounds in a WNBA postseason match". Guinness Records. February 16, 2024.
4. "Guiness Records for Most assists in a WNBA postseason game". Guinness Records. February 16, 2024.
5. "Rhyne Howard Makes History in WNBA Playoff Debut – Twice". www.wnba.com. September 16, 2023.
6. Copeland, Kareem (October 5, 2025). "Aces' Jackie Young sets WNBA Finals record with 21 points in a quarter". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
7. "Candace Parker sets WNBA postseason record". www.nbcsportschicago.com. August 29, 2022.
8. "DuPree, Griner, Taurasi Lead Mercury Rout Of Sky". CBS News . September 7, 2014.
9. "WNBA All-time playoff records". WNBA. February 16, 2024.
10. "WNBA per game records in playoffs". WNBA. February 16, 2024.
11. "Sue Bird sets WNBA assist record in finals game". USA Today. October 2, 2020.