Reese, Howard help the Dream sweep Liberty and advance to WNBA Finals for first time since 2013
Angel Reese scored 22 points and DeWanna Bonner sealed it with two free throws as Atlanta held off New York 85-83.
- 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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Angel Reese’s 'Not Satisfied’ Message Sparks Buzz After Atlanta Dream Reach WNBA Finals For First Time Since 2013
Angel Reese says the Atlanta Dream are not satisfied with reaching the WNBA Finals after sweeping the New York Liberty and now have their sights set on the championship.
Angel Reese's 'manifesting' one year ago actually worked – she's heading to the WNBA Finals - NEW YORK TIMES POST
It was exactly one year ago when Angel Reese proclaimed her goal for the 2026 WNBA season. “Manifesting the finals>>>” she tweeted on Oct. 10, 2025, at 9:01 p.m. ET. One year later, Reese made it to the WNBA Finals with her new team, the Atlanta Dream, after defeating the New York Liberty on Friday [...]
Angel Reese's 'manifesting' one year ago actually worked – she's heading to the WNBA Finals – Democratic Accent
It was exactly one year ago when Angel Reese proclaimed her goal for the 2026... The post Angel Reese’s ‘manifesting’ one year ago actually worked – she’s heading to the WNBA Finals appeared first on Democratic Accent .
'I'm Supposed To Be Here': Angel Reese and The Atlanta Dream Soar Into The WNBA Finals, Will Face Golden State Valkyries
Angel Reese is headed to the WNBA Finals in just her third season in the league and her first with the Atlanta Dream. After taking home this season’s distinguished Defensive Player of the Year award, the 24-year-old basketball superstar has led her team to the Finals where they will face off against the newly established […]
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