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Atlanta Dream sweep New York Liberty to reach WNBA Finals

Outlets report that the Atlanta Dream completed a three-game sweep against the New York Liberty to advance to the WNBA Finals.

Cecilia Zandalasini (9) shoots the ball in the Minnesota Lynx vs Atlanta Dream game
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At a glance

  • The Atlanta Dream defeated the New York Liberty 85-83 to complete a three-game playoff sweep.12
  • The win secures Atlanta's first trip to the WNBA Finals since 2013.23

The Atlanta Dream earned an 85-83 win over the New York Liberty in New York.12

The victory finished off a three-game sweep in the playoff series.12

With the win, Atlanta advanced to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2013.23

Where sources agree

  • Dream reached WNBA Finals for first time since 20133 of 4
  • Atlanta completed a three-game sweep of New York3 of 4
  • Atlanta defeated New York 85-832 of 4

Who covered this

3 National1 International

Sources

  1. 1Yahoo SportsLiberty swept out of playoffs after 85-83 loss to Dream in Game 3 ↗
  2. 2The GuardianAngel Reese powers Atlanta Dream past New York Liberty into first WNBA finals since 2013 ↗
  3. 3Yahoo SportsAtlanta Dream headed to first WNBA Finals since 2013, eliminate New York Liberty ↗
  4. 4CBS Sports2026 WNBA playoffs bracket, schedule: Dream knock out Liberty with semifinals sweep ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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