Regular Season Ends, Playoffs Begin 👑

A huge weekend ahead. Plus, a new merch drop!

February 27, 2026

 

Unrivaled Weekend Preview 🏀 

The regular season wraps up Friday with four games packed with playoff implications, stat-chasing milestones, and plenty of storylines. Let's get into it. 👑 

FRIDAY AFTERNOON SESSION

Hive @ Lunar Owls

James Hot for the Hive 
Aziaha James made an immediate impact for the Hive, pouring in 22 points off the bench in her first game for the Hive after being assigned from the Development Pool on Feb. 22. Those 22 points? The most by any bench player in Hive history.

Evening Out the All-Time Series 
The Hive holds a 1-0 edge in this budding rivalry after edging the Lunar Owls 74-71 in their first-ever meeting on Jan. 26. Skylar Diggins tied her career high with 27 points for the Owls, but it wasn't enough as four of five Hive starters finished in double figures, led by a career-high 20 from Natisha Hiedeman.

Double-Double Duo 
This matchup features two of the league's most dominant forces on the glass. Monique Billings and Aaliyah Edwards enter Friday tied for the most double-doubles this season with nine apiece, matching the league single-season record set by Breanna Stewart in 2025.

Mist @ Vinyl

Mystifying Offense
The Mist absolutely erupted in their last outing, setting a club single-game scoring record with 95 points against the Breeze. Allisha Gray (27), Breanna Stewart (24), and Arike Ogunbowale (20) became just the fourth trio of teammates in league history to each score 20+ points in the same game, and in doing so, the Mist became the first club to post three consecutive outings with 90+ points.

Burrell's Boost
The Vinyl comes in riding high after clinching the sixth and final playoff spot with a 75-68 win over the Lunar Owls. Rae Burrell led the way with a career-high 30 points, marking back-to-back 20+ point performances after also setting a career high in the game before.

Playoff Potential 
Consider this a postseason preview: two clubs that have punched their playoff tickets going head-to-head with momentum on the line.

FRIDAY NIGHT SESSION

Rose @ Phantom

Playoff Potential 
Another potential playoff preview as both the Rose and Phantom have already secured their spots in the bracket.

Ghost Gang's Groove 
After rolling past the Hive 84-66 on Feb. 22, Phantom clinched a semifinal berth and extended their win streak to six games, the second-longest in league history behind the Lunar Owls' eight-game run in 2025.

Taking Down the Top 
The Rose enters with a statement victory fresh in the rearview, knocking off the Laces by four on Feb. 22 and bumping them from the No. 2 spot to No. 3. Chelsea Gray went off for 38 points, tying the league single-game 3-pointers record with 10.

Reese's Rebounds 
Angel Reese is just four boards away from 200 career rebounds after pulling down 15 against the Laces. History is within reach.

Breeze @ Laces

Breeze Bouncing Back 
The Breeze will be looking to regroup after their largest loss of the year: a 70-95 defeat to the Mist.

AT on the Boards 

Laces’ Alyssa Thomas is set to join the 200-career rebound club, sitting just four boards away from the milestone.

Playoff Potential 
Yet another postseason preview: two playoff-bound clubs looking for momentum heading into Saturday's first round.

Playoffs Schedule Reminder 🏆️ 

The Playoffs Sponsored by Samsung begin in Miami in TWO DAYS! Clubs will travel to the Big Apple next Monday for the Semifinals, and return to Sephora Arena for the big Championship game!

Playoff Schedule

First Round | Sephora Arena (Miami) 🌊 

  • Saturday, Feb. 28

  • 8:30 PM ET: #6 seed at #3 seed

  • ~9:45 PM ET: #5 seed at #4 seed

Semifinals | Barclays Center (New York City) 🍎 

  • Monday, March 2

  • 7:30 PM ET: Lowest remaining seed at #1 seed

  • ~8:45 PM ET: Highest remaining seed at #2 seed

Championship | Sephora Arena (Miami) 🌊 🏆️ 

  • Wednesday, March 4

  • 9:30 PM ET: Championship (single elimination)

  • Prize Pool: $600,000 is on the line for the Championship-winning club

Playa Society Collab 👕 

The league has teamed up with Playa Society to release a limited edition hoodie and shirt that incorporate Unrivaled's unique brand identity and Playa Society's signature style.

The collection is on sale via shop.unrivaled.basketball and available on playasociety.com, and will be available in-person at the Barclays Center on March 2nd!

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Unrivaled Basketball Club Player of Week 6

Week 6 delivered offensive explosions, clutch performances, and milestone moments across the league. These Miller Lite Player of the Game winners didn't just fill up the stat sheet; they shaped outcomes.

Allisha Gray x2 (Mist) 
In Mist’s win 92–73 over the Lunar Owls, Gray surpassed 500 career points as she poured in seven of the Mist’s first 11 points of the quarter. Gray and Breanna Stewart combined for 40 of the Mist’s 52 points in the half, and Gray knocked down a career-best five 3-pointers. Gray and Stewart combined for the Mist’s first 16 points and outscored the Lunar Owls themselves. In Mist’s 95–70 win over the Breeze, Gray (27), Stewart (24), and Ogunbowale (20) became the fourth trio of teammates to score 20+ points each in the same game.

Rae Burrell (Vinyl) 
In Vinyl’s win 75–68 over the Lunar Owls, Brittney Griner and Rae Burrell combined for Vinyl’s first 14 points, with Burrell knocking down two triples. Burrell led the Vinyl with 17 points on 5-for-9 shooting, and ended the night with a career-high 30 points, shooting 8-of-14 from the floor, marking her second consecutive game with 20+ points.

Chelsea Gray (Rose) 
In Rose’s BC 70–66 win over the Laces, Chelsea Gray scored 15 of Rose BC’s first 19 points. Gray became the first player in Unrivaled history to surpass 600 career points, and connected from deep five times to outshoot the Laces behind the arc herself, finishing the night with 38 points, with a career-best 10 3-pointers.

Aliyah Boston x2 (Phantom) 
Against the Laces, four out of five Phantom players scored in double figures, led by a 16-point, 12-rebound double-double from Boston, her seventh of the season. The forward surpassed 300 career points with her performance to get Phantom 64–58 over the Laces. In Phantom’s 84–66 win over Hive, Boston finished with 25, marking her fifth game with 20+ points. She finished the third with 16 points and two blocks on 7-of-8 shooting, and sparked a 14–0 Phantom BC run with seven consecutive points, growing their lead to 13.

Paige Bueckers (Breeze) 
In Breeze’s 77–56 over the Vinyl, Paige Bueckers knocked a triple to open the night as she ended the quarter with seven points and three rebounds, going 3-of-8 from the floor. Bueckers led all scorers with 25 points and a career-best 12 rebounds for her fourth career double-double.

Azurá Stevens (Hive) 
Azurá Stevens sank three triples in the second, extending a 10–0 Hive run before Rose BC responded with a 6–0 spurt to remain within a possession. Stevens’ 11 points in the second marked a career high for points in a quarter, finishing the game with 20 points and eight rebounds to get an 80–78 win over Rose BC.

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Heart Month + Active Adults

Heart Month is a reminder that everyone should be paying attention to their heart health. Symptoms like chest discomfort, dizziness, or palpitations during exercise aren’t always “just pushing harder” and can be worth checking out. As the official medical partner of Unrivaled, Mount Sinai Medical Center physicians focus on early awareness, prevention, and smart training habits to help athletes and active adults stay healthy long-term.

HEADED TO UNRIVALED ⁉️ 

Catch us at the game to win a Mount Sinai Medical Center x Unrivaled mini basketball. Eligible gameday sessions include: 📆 

  • Saturday, February 28

Unrivaled is ON: Kits Across the Country 👀 

Catching Unrivaled playoff games at your local spot? 🏀 

We sent Unrivaled watch party kits to some of our favorite sports bars across the country at the beginning of the season, and now's the time to rally!

Let’s make playoff weekend unforgettable. 🏆️