Reese, Howard help the Dream sweep Liberty and advance to WNBA Finals for first time since 2013
- On Friday, October 9, 2026, the Atlanta Dream defeated the New York Liberty 85-83, completing a three-game sweep to reach the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2013.
- Angel Reese scored 22 points and Rhyne Howard added 21 to pace the Dream offense, maintaining the fourth-seeded team's undefeated record in this year's postseason.
- Trailing 83-81 in the final seconds, Liberty forward Breanna Stewart missed a contested layup with nine seconds left, and DeWanna Bonner sealed Atlanta's victory with two free throws.
- For New York, the loss ended a frustrating season after the team returned most of its core that won the franchise championship two years ago.
- Awaiting the winner of the Las Vegas-Golden State series, the Dream prepare for the WNBA Finals beginning Saturday, October 17, 2026, needing four more victories for their first championship.
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Reese, Howard help the Dream sweep Liberty and advance to WNBA Finals for first time since 2013
Angel Reese scored 22 points, Rhyne Howard added 21 and the Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty 85-83 on Friday night to advance to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2013.
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