The Atlanta Dream reach the WNBA Finals for the first time in 13 years after completing a 3-game semifinal sweep of the New York Liberty. In Game 3 on Friday night, Atlanta wins 85-83, with Angel Reese posting a standout performance highlighted across outlets. Reese’s effort comes alongside contributions from teammates including Jordin Canada, and the Dream’s offense and defense hold up in a close finish.
Multiple reports describe Reese’s role as central to Atlanta’s run, noting her scoring impact and her aggressive style in high-leverage moments. Some outlets also frame Reese’s postseason journey as intentional, pointing to her comments about “manifesting” the Finals and her focus on getting the team one playoff game at a time. Others include broader context around Reese’s narrative, including public attention around her on-court gestures and tributes after key wins.
While outlets vary in emphasis—some focusing on the game result and statistics, others on Reese’s personal storyline—the shared account is that the Dream defeat the Liberty to advance and set up their next-round Finals matchup.
