{
  "id": 12768027,
  "title": "Liberty fall to 0-2 in semifinals against Dream after 101-98 loss in overtime",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/liberty-fall-to-0-2-in-semifinals-against-dream-after-101-98-loss-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T02:28:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/liberty-fall-0-2-semifinals-022835896.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Reese scores 23, Hillmon makes go-ahead basket in OT as Dream beat Liberty 101-98 for a 2-0 lead",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/reese-scores-23-hillmon-makes-go-ahead-basket-in-ot-as-dream-beat",
        "published": "2026-10-08T02:20:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}