Liberty fall to 0-2 in semifinals against Dream after 101-98 loss in overtime
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 semifinals.
The Atlanta Dream defeated the New York Liberty 101-98 in overtime, advancing to the WNBA semifinals with a 2-0 lead. Angel Reese led the Dream with 23 points, including six in overtime, while Naz Hillmon hit the go-ahead layup with 20.8 seconds remaining. Breanna Stewart had a standout performance for the Liberty, scoring 35 points, 25 of which came in the first half.
New York fell short in the final moments of regulation, trailing 86-80 with less than two minutes left. Ionescu tied the game with a three-pointer, but Stewart answered with a layup to narrow the gap to 86-85. Reese sealed the win with two crucial free throws, giving the Dream a 88-85 lead. With the Liberty trailing 86-80, Ionescu scored a crucial three-pointer to make the game tied again.
Marine Fauthoux answered with a game-tying three-pointer, sending the game into overtime. In the end, Rhyne Howard's midrange attempt fell just short, allowing the Atlanta Dream to clinch the win and set up a rematch in the next round.
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