{
  "id": 12708702,
  "title": "2026 WNBA Playoffs, 3 top storylines entering Game 2 of Semifinals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/2026-wnba-playoffs-3-top-storylines-entering-game-2-of-semifinals",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T20:40:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/2026-wnba-playoffs-3-top-204016897.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the WNBA Playoffs continue to unfold, fans are in for a treat with three main storylines heading into Game 2 of the semifinals. The Atlanta Dream faced off against the New York Liberty, winning 92-82 but will be without star player Allisha Gray due to an injury. Gray is the Dream's leading scorer with 19.0 points per game, and her absence could shake up their lineup. The Liberty, led by Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu, will need to step up their game if they hope to continue their winning streak. Another key storyline involves the Golden State Valkyries and their star player Gabby Williams. Williams led the Valkyries to a 71-60 victory over the Las Vegas Aces, putting on a show with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and four threes. The Aces will undoubtedly target Williams in Game 2, hoping to stop her from dominating the postseason once again. Finally, turnovers seem to be a major concern for the New York Liberty. During their Game 1 loss to the Dream, they committed 21 turnovers, resulting in 32 points. With Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu leading the squad, the Liberty will be looking to bounce back and minimize mistakes if they hope to progress in the playoffs.",
  "summary": "Three biggest storylines for the two WNBA Playoff Semifinal matchups.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "WNBA playoffs, Liberty-Dream score: New York looks to bounce back in Game 2, even semifinal series in Atlanta",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/wnba-playoffs-liberty-dream-score-new-york-looks-to-bounce-back-in",
        "published": "2026-10-07T22:33:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}