The Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty 101-98 in overtime on Wednesday to take a 2-0 lead in their WNBA semifinal series. Angel Reese scored 23 points, including key contributions in overtime, while Naz Hillmon hit the go-ahead layup with 20.8 seconds remaining. The Dream are now one win from advancing to the WNBA Finals.
Across outlets, the focus is on Reese’s standout postseason performance and Atlanta’s late-game execution. Reports describe Reese making two free throws with 4.3 seconds left after Sabrina Ionescu’s misplayed pass, helping seal the overtime result. Multiple sources also frame the win as part of Atlanta’s momentum and their push toward a first Finals appearance since 2013. Other coverage notes the broader semifinal context, with the Dream and Valkyries each holding a 2-0 series lead and facing an elimination scenario for their opponents after Game 2.
