WNBA Semifinals Game 2: Liberty fight to level series against surging Dream
Wednesday 7 October, Gateway Center Arena. Atlanta look for 2-0 command.
UPCOMING: Liberty at Dream · Game 2 (Atlanta leads 1-0)
The Atlanta Dream host the New York Liberty in Game 2 of their best-of-five WNBA Semifinal on Wednesday night at Gateway Center Arena. Atlanta snatched home-court advantage in Game 1 with a 92-82 win, driven by Jordin Canada's 25 points (20 in the second half) and 5 steals, alongside DeWanna Bonner's 23 points. New York, despite 27 points from Sabrina Ionescu and 19 from Breanna Stewart, was outscored 32-15 in a decisive third quarter. Out west, the Golden State Valkyries also carry a 1-0 lead over the Las Vegas Aces heading into Wednesday's Game 2 in San Francisco.
The stakes
Series momentum. Atlanta seek 2-0 command; New York battle for home-court split.
The rivalry angle
Underdog fourth-seed Dream seek to push last year's finalists to the brink.
Players who could decide it
Scored 25 points with 20 in the second half and 5 steals in Game 1.
Scored 27 points in Game 1 defeat, leading New York's response.
Did you know?
- !Dream lead best-of-five series 1-0.
- !Atlanta won Game 1 92-82 with a 32-15 third quarter.
- !Game 2 takes place Wednesday 7 October.
Head to head
Dream lead 2026 postseason series 1-0 following 92-82 triumph.
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