Angel Reese powers Atlanta past New York into first WNBA finals since 2013
The Atlanta Dream defeated the New York Liberty to reach the WNBA finals for the first time in 13 years, led by a 22-point performance from Angel Reese. The team secured a three-game sweep despite missing key player Allisha Gray due to injury.
Why it matters
This marks a significant milestone for the Atlanta Dream franchise as they pursue their first-ever WNBA championship title.
Angel Reese celebrates a basket during the Dream’s 85-83 victory over the Liberty in Game 3 of their WNBA semi-final series at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Friday. Angel Reese celebrates a basket during the Dream’s 85-83 victory over the Liberty in Game 3 of their WNBA semi-final series at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Friday. WNBA Angel Reese powers Atlanta past New York into first WNBA finals since 2013 Reese scores 22 as Dream clinch with 85-83 victory
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Angel Reese scored a team-high 22 points as the Atlanta Dream reached the WNBA finals for the first time in 13 years on Friday night, capping a three-game sweep of the New York Liberty with a tense 85-83 victory in Brooklyn.
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