Angel Reese lifts Atlanta past Liberty and within one win of WNBA finals
The Atlanta Dream defeated the New York Liberty 101-98 in overtime, taking a 2-0 lead in the WNBA semifinals. Angel Reese and Jordin Canada led the scoring for Atlanta, putting the team one win away from their first finals appearance since 2013.
Why it matters
The WNBA playoffs represent the pinnacle of women's professional basketball, and this series outcome marks a significant shift in the league's competitive landscape.
Angel Reese reacts during the second half of the Atlanta Dream’s Game 2 victory over the New York Liberty in their WNBA semifinal series at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Wednesday. Angel Reese reacts during the second half of the Atlanta Dream’s Game 2 victory over the New York Liberty in their WNBA semifinal series at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Wednesday. WNBA Reese powers Dream to brink of WNBA finals as Valkyries put Aces on ropes Reese scores 23 as Atlanta beat Liberty in overtime
Dream move within one win of first finals since 2013
Valkyries take 2-0 lead over defending champion Aces
Prefer the Guardian on Google Angel Reese scored 23 points, Naz Hillmon made the go-ahead layup with 20.8 seconds left in overtime and the Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty 101-98 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the WNBA semi-finals.
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