Dream Take Series Lead
Atlanta Dream defeat the New York Liberty 92-82 to take series lead.
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Key Points
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Atlanta’s 32 points off turnovers tied a WNBA playoff record, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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DeWanna Bonner recorded nine rebounds and committed no turnovers while shooting 10-for-18 from the field, including three 3-pointers.
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A 13-3 run to open the third quarter helped Atlanta take control; Angel Reese and Jordin Canada each had three steals in the period.
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Breanna Stewart scored 19 points for New York, while Angel Reese finished with 17 points for Atlanta.
The Atlanta Dream took a 1-0 series lead by defeating the New York Liberty 92-82 in Game 1 of their WNBA semifinals. Jordin Canada exploded for 25 points—20 in the second half alone—while DeWanna Bonner added 23 as Atlanta turned 21 Liberty turnovers into 32 points, Winnipeg Free Press reported, tying a WNBA playoff record.
Atlanta trailed by three at halftime but dominated the third quarter, outscoring New York 32-15 to seize control. The Liberty tried to claw back late but couldn't close the gap. Sabrina Ionescu led the Liberty with 27 points in the loss.
Canada's Second-Half Takeover Shifts the Momentum
Jordin Canada was quiet early but took over after halftime, according to WTOP News. She scored 20 of her 25 points in the second half, providing the clutch buckets Atlanta needed when New York tried to fight back. Canada's sharpshooting—combined with her five steals—kept the Liberty at arm's length.
Atlanta's Third Quarter Explosion Seals Victory
The Dream opened the third quarter with a devastating 13-3 run that broke the game open. Angel Reese and Canada combined for six steals in the period alone. New York couldn't recover from the barrage, getting outscored 32-15 in a quarter that decided the series opener.
Bonner's Perfect Shooting and Reese's All-Around Effort
DeWanna Bonner was nearly flawless, shooting 10-for-18 from the field with three 3-pointers while grabbing nine rebounds and committing zero turnovers. Angel Reese finished with 17 points for Atlanta. On the Liberty side, Breanna Stewart scored 19 points but couldn't generate enough offense to keep pace.
Gray's Injury Tests Atlanta's Depth
Atlanta's depth was tested when Allisha Gray exited in the second quarter with a left-hand injury, but the Dream's roster proved deep enough to overcome the loss. Bonner and Canada stepped up without her, and Atlanta never looked back. Game 2 tips off Wednesday in Atlanta.
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