Connecticut Sun guard Marina Mabrey (4) is guarded by Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) during the second half of a first-round WNBA basketball playoff game, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones (35) is defended by Atlanta Dream forward Lorela Cubaj (19) and guard Rhyne Howard (10) during the second half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, right, works around Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham, left, during the first half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray (12) guards the ball from Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd (24) during a first-round WNBA basketball playoff game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill)

The WNBA had 154 sellouts in 2024, a 242% increase from last season’s 45.

Each team plays a 40-game schedule, proving the entire league is thriving. It’s been a long time coming.

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