The Atlanta Dream moved to the brink of the WNBA Finals on Wednesday night, defeating the New York Liberty 101-98 in overtime to seize a 2-0 lead in the semifinal series.
Angel Reese powered the Dream with 23 points, while Naz Hillmon delivered the decisive basket — a go-ahead layup with 20.8 seconds remaining in the extra period. The victory puts Atlanta two wins away from a championship-series berth.
The Liberty now face a must-win situation as the series shifts, needing to win four of the remaining five games to advance. New York will look to regroup after the narrow overtime defeat.
The Dream's balanced attack and clutch execution in the final seconds proved the difference in a game that featured multiple lead changes. Atlanta will aim to complete the series sweep in the coming days.
