{
  "id": 9490502,
  "title": "Atlanta clinches the No. 4 seed in win over Liberty",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/atlanta-clinches-the-no-4-seed-in-win-over-liberty",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T04:57:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/basketball/2026/09/23/atlanta-clinches-the-no-4-seed-in-win-over-liberty"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Allisha Gray scored 24 points and Naz Hillmon added 16 for Atlanta, securing the No. 4 seed in the playoffs with an 83-65 win over the New York Liberty on Wednesday night, marking the end of both teams' regular seasons. Atlanta (31-13) awaits a Thursday decision on whether they will host Indiana or Washington in the first round, set to begin Sunday. The Dream faced a halftime scare when Angel Reese suffered a face injury due to a hit from Sabrina Ionescu, forcing her to miss the second half.\n\nMeanwhile, Paige Bueckers led Dallas to a 90-71 victory over Seattle, clinching the No. 7 seed in the WNBA playoffs. Bueckers recorded 25 points, Jessica Shepard contributed with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 assists, setting a WNBA record for the most points in a single season turnaround. Seattle (26-18), missing star Breanna Stewart due to a left knee issue, will face Minnesota in the playoffs after Atlanta's victory over New York earlier in the night.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Atlanta's Allisha Gray scored 24 points in playoff clincher",
    "Naz Hillmon added 16 points for Atlanta's 83-65 victory",
    "Atlanta awaits Thursday decision on opponent for first round"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Atlanta's win over New York secures its home court advantage in the first round of the playoffs, positioning the team to potentially host either Indiana or Washington.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}