Game 1 of the 2017 WNBA Finals was an instant classic as the Los Angeles Sparks held off a furious comeback from the Minnesota Lynx to win 85-84. Social media was buzzing from the action:
Incredible Game. Wow. #WNBAFinals
— LaChina Robinson (@LaChinaRobinson) September 24, 2017
Do me a favor: if you are not watching this @wnba game on abc….SLAP YOURSELF….HARD!!!!
— Ticha Penicheiro (@TichaPenicheiro) September 24, 2017
That last minute of Game 1 was craaaaaazy!!! Saw some great basketball! 👀 #WNBAFinals
— Emma Meesseman (@EmmaMeesseman) September 24, 2017
Yoooooooo #WNBAFinals wow 😮
— Monique Currie (@Mocurrie25) September 24, 2017
If you're not watching the WNBA Finals you craaaaazy!! #Lit
— Kahleah Copper (@kahleahcopper) September 24, 2017
CHELSEA GRAY.
— Elizabeth Williams (@E_Williams_1) September 24, 2017
Our league is special! That is all❤️ #WNBA #WNBAFinals
— Nicki Collen (@NickiCollen) September 24, 2017
Chelsea Gray is CLUTCH like a mug!!!!!!!! #delivers
— Tina Thompson (@IamTinaThompson) September 24, 2017
Thank you @WNBA @minnesotalynx @LA_Sparks for giving us some great basketball. Looking forward to this series going 5 games. #ballislife
— dawnstaley (@dawnstaley) September 24, 2017
Chelsea gray with the Mj pull up!
— Evan Turner (@thekidet) September 24, 2017
Woooooow big shot Gray @LA_Sparks
— Dorell Wright (@DWRIGHTWAY1) September 24, 2017
— Thon Maker ™ (@ThonMaker14) September 24, 2017
This WNBA finals series between the Sparks & the Lynx is shaping up to look like the Warriors vs Cavaliers in the NBA!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) September 24, 2017
CLUTCH!
Sparks take Game 1 of the #WNBAFinals on a game-winner!
(via @WNBA) pic.twitter.com/VJTDgyTOQe
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 24, 2017
Chelsea Gray nails a step back jumper with 2 seconds left to lift the Sparks to an 85-84 win in Game 1 of the #WNBAFinals. Cold. Blooded. pic.twitter.com/jYNXL9s3k3
— SLAM Magazine (@SLAMonline) September 24, 2017
What a Game 1 of the @WNBA Finals. It's this simple. If you enjoy GREAT basketball you should be watching this series. It's outstanding.
— Ryan Ruocco (@RyanRuocco) September 24, 2017
Another GREAT @WNBA Finals game on ABC now!
— Rebecca Lobo (@RebeccaLobo) September 24, 2017
Let me be the one to say it. The #WNBAFinals, if you are a fan of exciting basketball, is some of the best you'll see. Bar none.
— Kazeem Famuyide (@RealLifeKaz) September 24, 2017
WNBA Finals >>>>>
WOW, what a finish— Shane Young (@YoungNBA) September 24, 2017
Game 1 was crazy, if y'all don't watch the WNBA finals then you're bugging. These games are good!!
— Evan Turner (@thekidet) September 24, 2017
The series resumes Tuesday for Game 2 at 8 PM ET on ESPN2.