List of WNBA post-season records
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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:
- 45 by Arike Ogunbowale vs Golden State Valkyries on Sept. 30, 2026
- 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 (1,486)[9]
- Most career assists, playoffs:
- Chelsea Gray (418)[9]
- Most career total rebounds, playoffs:
- DeWanna Bonner (687)[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:
- DeWanna Bonner (102)[9]
- Most career personal fouls, playoffs:
- Diana Taurasi (247)[9]
- Most career field goals made, playoffs:
- Diana Taurasi (489)[9]
- Most career field goals attempted, playoffs:
- DeWanna Bonner (1,159)[9]
- Most career 3-point attempts, playoffs:
- Diana Taurasi (580)[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 (202)[9]
- Highest average points per game, playoffs:
- Sonia Citron (25.0)[10]
- Highest average assists per game, playoffs:
- Caitlin Clark (9.2)[10]
- Highest average steals per game, playoffs:
- Tamika Catchings (2.2)[10]
- Highest average total rebounds per game, playoffs:
- Kiki Iriafen (15.0)[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:
- Caitlin Clark (3.2)[10]
- Highest average free throws made per game, playoffs:
- Sonia Citron (8.0)[10]
- Highest average turnovers per game, playoffs:
- Caitlin Clark (4.4)[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
- 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