The No. 1 seed Washington Mystics began their pursuit of a championship with a 95-86 Game 1 win over the No. 2 seed Connecticut Sun in the 2019 WNBA Playoffs Presented by YouTube TV. Social media was lit up with excitement! See what people had to say before, during and after the matchup:

Nothing like playoff hoops!! Excited to catch the @WNBA Finals at 3PM on @espn. @WashMystics vs @ConnecticutSun let’s get to it!! ?? pic.twitter.com/f4uq4wjc8p

— Chris Paul (@CP3) September 29, 2019

I’m so pumped for these @WNBA Finals. Awesome day at both practices chatting with these talented women. @sportsiren @RebeccaLobo & I have the call of Game 1 tomorrow at 3PM on ESPN. @ConnecticutSun @WashMystics

— Ryan Ruocco (@RyanRuocco) September 28, 2019

Game 1 of the #WNBAFinals kicks off today! Tune in as the @WashMystics take on @ConnecticutSun at 3PM ET on @espn! @WNBA @TeamSheIS @femalequotient #SeeHerInSports

— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) September 29, 2019

Ariel Atkins is a GAMER. I think with Toliver back in the starting line up Atkins can relax a little more and not have to handle as much lead guard responsibility. Frees her up to do what she does best, offensive rebound, bring energy, etc. #WNBAFinals

— LaChina Robinson (@LaChinaRobinson) September 29, 2019

Thank you ⁦@nytimes⁩ for treating the WNBA Finals with dignity, both teams are competitive, well coached, focused, and hungry. The WNBA has earned national coverage and exposure. Great athletes, great series coming up. #WNBAFinals https://t.co/DSNdDqR3Dq

— Ted Leonsis (@TedLeonsis) September 28, 2019

Let’s do this. ? #WNBAFinals

— Kristen Ledlow (@KristenLedlow) September 25, 2019

.@WashMystics WIN 95 – 86 against @ConnecticutSun ??

GAME ONE OF THE #WNBAFinals pic.twitter.com/0o9FwU8esd

— Caroline Patrickis (@Cpatrickis) September 29, 2019