The 2023 WNBA Commissioner's Cup presented by
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was the
WNBA's third
Commissioner's Cup in league history. The Cup Final featured the top Eastern Conference Cup team facing off against the top Western Conference team. The home team was decided by the team with the highest winning percentage in Cup Play.
The
New York Liberty
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faced off against the
Las Vegas Aces
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and won 82-63 on August 15, 2023 to claim their first Commissioner's Cup title.
Jonquel Jones was named Cup MVP after scoring 16 points and grabbing 15 rebounds.
Road to the Cup Final
The Commissioner's Cup starts by designating a portion of regular-season games – 10 games per team – as counting toward Cup play. The team from each conference with the top record in designated “Cup games” then compete for the Commissioner's Cup title and a special prize pool. Cup games are the first home game and first road game each team plays against its five conference rivals.
Standings
Funding to Local Non-Profits
Each team selects a charity of their choice to represent, and support thought the Commissioner's Cup series. Throughout the season, every Commissioner's Cup game win will result in $2,000 for the charity and every loss will result in $500 to their chosen organization.
Game Summary
Team rosters
References
External links
WNBA.com
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Recurring sporting events established in 2020
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