Atlanta Dream eliminate New York Liberty in WNBA semifinals

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 04:24 · Archive

The Atlanta Dream swept the New York Liberty 3-0 to reach the WNBA Finals.

The Atlanta Dream swept the New York Liberty 3-0 in the WNBA semifinals, winning Game 3 by 85-83 to advance to the Finals. No WNBA team has ever come back from an 0-2 deficit in a best-of-five playoff series.

Ionescu had accepted responsibility after the Liberty's Game 2 overtime loss, telling the team 'It was my fault' and saying 'this loss is on me'. She had been dealing with an injured left foot at the start of the season and a nagging back issue throughout the playoffs.

During Game 3, Ionescu was called for a foul in the second quarter when officials saw her shove Dream guard Isabel Borlase whilst setting a screen. Angel Reese then ran over from 25 feet away, yelling at Ionescu not to foul. When Rhyne Howard stepped between them, Ionescu shoved Howard's hand away before other players intervened and the confrontation ended.

Reese led Atlanta with 22 points, nine rebounds and three assists. After the game she said 'I manifested this' as she secured her first WNBA Finals appearance.

How it is being reported

• Angel Reese has to be held back from New York Liberty rival Sabrina Ionescu in furious clash before leading Atlanta Dream to WNBA FinalsIn the middle of a decisive Game 3 in the WNBA semifinals, Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese needed to be separated from New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu as they confronted each other.Daily Mail Sport · 10 Oct, 04:13
• Sabrina Ionescu shoulders blame as Liberty face elimination in Game 3Sabrina Ionescu blamed herself for the Liberty's Game 2 loss. Down 0-2 to the Atlanta Dream, New York faces elimination in Game 3 on Friday.New York Post · 9 Oct, 02:03

In this story: Sabrina Ionescu · Angel Reese · New York Liberty · Atlanta Dream · Rhyne Howard · Isabel Borlase

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