Dream Defeat Liberty in WNBA Clash
Atlanta Dream downed New York Liberty in a high-scoring game, securing a top-four seed in the playoffs.
Game Recap
On Monday night, the Atlanta Dream defeated the New York Liberty 95-84 in a tightly contested game at Barclays Center, New York. Jordin Canada and Angel Reese led the Dream with 19 and 18 points, respectively, while DeWanna Bonner and Rhyne Howard contributed 17 and 16 points. The Liberty were led by Breanna Stewart with 27 points and 14 rebounds, and Jonquel Jones added 18 points and 12 rebounds.
The Dream took a three-point lead into halftime and extended their advantage to 73-62 after three quarters, thanks to contributions from Allisha Gray and Howard. The Liberty, who had a three-game winning streak snapped, struggled to maintain their form after a strong start, missing all five of their shots in the first quarter. The Liberty honored their seven FIBA World Cup participants before the match, with Stewart leading the U.S. to a gold medal.
Implications for Playoffs
The result moves the Atlanta Dream closer to clinching a top-four seed in the WNBA playoffs. A win against New York on Wednesday or a loss by Indiana in their remaining games would secure the Dream a home-court advantage in the opening round of the postseason. The Liberty, now in the No. 8 seed, will be on the road in the playoffs. The Liberty's upcoming game against the Dream will be their regular season finale, with a chance to avoid the No. 8 seed. The Liberty also have a chance to improve their seeding if they win and Indiana loses.
The Liberty were up by one after the first quarter, but the Dream dominated the second half, outscoring the Liberty 54-40. The Liberty's performance was affected by a back-to-back schedule, with the team having played in Toronto on Sunday. The Liberty's confidence was reflected in their response to Reese's postgame comments, with forward Leonie Fiebich vowing to win the next game.
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