Angel Reese Shines as Dream Near First WNBA Finals Since 2013
WHO:
Pro Football Network - Angel Reese, player for the Atlanta Dream
Fox News - Breanna Stewart, player for the New York Liberty
Fox News - Sabrina Ionescu, player for the New York Liberty
Fox News - Allisha Gray, leading scorer for the Atlanta Dream
Fox News - Jordin Canada, player for the Atlanta Dream
Fox News - Rhyne Howard, player for the Atlanta Dream
Fox News - Jonquel Jones, player for the New York Liberty
WHAT:
Pro Football Network - Angel Reese earned widespread recognition for her clutch performance as the Dream moved one win away from the WNBA Finals.
Fox News - The Dream's victory in Game 2 was their perfect postseason run, continuing their momentum in the playoffs.
Fox News - With the Dream leading 86-80, Sabrina Ionescu hit a deep 3-pointer to cut Atlanta’s lead to three points.
Fox News - The Dream's Game 2 victory was marked by Naz Hillmon's go-ahead layup with just 20.8 seconds remaining in overtime.
Fox News - Angel Reese scored 23 points, including six of Atlanta’s 13 points in overtime, and made two free throws with less than five seconds remaining in Game 2 against the New York Liberty.
Fox News - Breanna Stewart led the New York Liberty with 35 points in Game 2, but missed a desperation attempt on the game’s final play.
Fox News - The Dream's victory in Game 2 marked their perfect postseason run, moving them within one win of their first WNBA Finals appearance since 2013.
Fox News - Angel Reese was named the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year.
Fox News - Breanna Stewart led the New York Liberty with 35 points in Game 2.
Fox News - Allisha Gray injured her left hand during the first quarter of Game 1 and did not return after briefly re-entering the game.
Fox News - Gray is listed as day-to-day ahead of Atlanta's Game 3 matchup.
Pro Football Network - Angel Reese scored 23 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in Game 2 against the Liberty.
Fox News - The Atlanta Dream won Game 2 against the New York Liberty with a score of 101-98, taking a 2-0 lead in the semifinal series.
Fox News - Naz Hillmon made a go-ahead layup with 20.8 seconds remaining in overtime.
Fox News - Angel Reese scored six of Atlanta’s 13 points in overtime and made two free throws with less than five seconds remaining.
Fox News - Jordin Canada also scored 23 points and added eight assists for Atlanta.
Fox News - The Dream previously won Game 1 against the Liberty with a score of 92-82.
Fox News - Allisha Gray was ruled out of Game 2 due to a hand injury.
WHERE:
Fox News - The games took place at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and will continue at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
WHEN:
Fox News - Game 3 is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Friday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Fox News - Game 3 is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Friday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Fox News - Game 3 is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
WHY:
Fox News - The Dream's victory in Game 2 signifies their strong performance in the postseason, moving them closer to their first WNBA Finals appearance since 2013.
HOW:
Fox News - The Dream utilized key contributions off the bench to compensate for the absence of Allisha Gray.
The Atlanta Dream is now just one win away from the WNBA Finals after a thrilling Game 2 victory, highlighted by Angel Reese's standout performance and Naz Hillmon's go-ahead layup with only 20.8 seconds left in overtime. The Dream maintained their perfect postseason run, finishing the game with an 86-80 score, despite a late surge from Sabrina Ionescu, who hit a deep three-pointer to narrow the gap. Fans can look forward to Game 3, which is set to take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.