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Atlanta Dream sweep Liberty to reach first WNBA Finals since 2013
Angel Reese scores 22 points as Atlanta wins 85–83 and completes its semifinal sweep.
The Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty 85–83 Friday at Barclays Center to sweep their semifinal series and reach the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2013.
Angel Reese led Atlanta with 22 points and nine rebounds. Rhyne Howard scored 21, Jordin Canada added 19 points and 11 assists, and DeWanna Bonner finished with 13 points and 13 rebounds.
Bonner secured a late defensive rebound and made two free throws to put Atlanta ahead 85–81. Breanna Stewart’s basket at the buzzer reduced the margin but did not change the result.
Atlanta led 44–39 at halftime and trailed 68–66 entering the fourth quarter before completing the win.
The Dream face Golden State in the best-of-seven Finals beginning October 17. Both teams won their semifinals 3–0.
