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Dream 1 win away from WNBA finals after nail-biting victory over New York Liberty
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· October 8, 2026
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Key points They beat the New York Liberty 101-98 in an overtime game. Sabrina Ionescu made a deep 3-pointer to cut the deficit in half with under two minutes remaining.
The Atlanta Dream are close to their fourth WNBA Finals appearance after a recent win. They beat the New York Liberty 101-98 in an overtime game. The Liberty had trailed but managed to close the gap late in regulation. Sabrina Ionescu made a deep 3-pointer to cut the deficit in half with under two minutes remaining. The game ultimately went to overtime, where the Dream secured their victory. Further details about the game are available from the source. The win brings the Dream one game away from the WNBA Finals.
The outcome of the game was uncertain until the end, with the Liberty making a strong comeback.
The Dream's next game will determine if they advance to the WNBA Finals.
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Category: parks Published: October 8, 2026 Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News Reading time: 1 min
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