Atlanta Dream Sweep New York Liberty, Reach WNBA Finals for First Time Since 2013
Angel Reese and Rhyne Howard propelled the Atlanta Dream to a three-game sweep of the New York Liberty in New York, advancing the Dream to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2013.

Evansville, IN, October 9, 2026 — The Atlanta Dream has secured a spot in the WNBA Finals after completing a decisive three-game sweep against the New York Liberty. The final series games were played in New York, where the Dream clinched the victory.
Key performances from players Angel Reese and Rhyne Howard were instrumental in the Dream’s success throughout the series. Their contributions led the team to achieve a three-game sweep over the Liberty, a significant feat that marks the franchise’s return to the championship round.
This advancement to the WNBA Finals is the first for the Atlanta Dream organization since the 2013 season. The team’s performance in this series highlights their strong playoff run and their capability to compete at the highest level of professional women’s basketball.
The series concluded with the Dream winning all three games played on the Liberty’s home court. The specific details of the game outcomes, final scores, or other player statistics were not provided in the summary.
Fans and analysts will be watching as the Atlanta Dream prepare to compete for the WNBA championship. The WNBA Finals are scheduled to begin at a later date, with the Dream now representing their conference.
Story summarized from the original created by DOUG FEINBERG, Associated Press on www.tristatehomepage.com, see more information here.
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