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 Largest margin of victory, playoffs 38 by Chicago Sky (100) vs New York Liberty (62) on August 20, 2022 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 Most assists in a game, playoffs: 18 by Courtney Vandersloot in the semifinals vs the Connecticut Sun on September 28, 2021 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 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 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 Most blocks in a quarter, game 5 – Brittney Griner, Phoenix vs. Chicago, September 7, 2014 Most consecutive playoff appearances: 11, Minnesota (2011–2021)
Individual career records Most career points, playoffs: Diana Taurasi (1,486) Most career assists, playoffs: Chelsea Gray (412) Most career total rebounds, playoffs: DeWanna Bonner (683) Most career offensive rebounds, playoffs: Rebekkah Brunson (186) Most career steals, playoffs: Tamika Catchings (152) Most career blocks, playoffs: Lisa Leslie (132) Most career games played, playoffs: DeWanna Bonner (101) Most career personal fouls, playoffs: Diana Taurasi (238) Most career field goals made, playoffs: Diana Taurasi (478) Most career field goals attempted, playoffs: DeWanna Bonner (1,148) Most career 3-point attempts, playoffs: Diana Taurasi (562) Most career free throws made, playoffs: Tamika Catchings (356) Most career free throws attempted, playoffs: Tamika Catchings (417) Most career turnovers, playoffs: Diana Taurasi (195) Highest average points per game, playoffs: Sonia Citron (25.0) Highest average assists per game, playoffs: Caitlin Clark (9.2) Highest average steals per game, playoffs: Tamika Catchings (2.2) Highest average total rebounds per game, playoffs: Kiki Iriafen (15.0) Highest average blocks per game, playoffs: Lisa Leslie and Margo Dydek (2.5) Highest average personal fouls per game, playoffs: Brittany Boyd-Jones (5.0) Highest average 3-point field goals made per game, playoffs: Caitlin Clark (3.2) Highest average free throws made per game, playoffs: Sonia Citron (8.0) Highest average turnovers per game, playoffs: Caitlin Clark (4.4)
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 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
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