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Liberty’s Breanna Stewart makes wrong kind of personal history with sweep by Dream

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Breanna Stewart has accomplished just about everything in the WNBA. The New York Liberty superstar , though, has now experienced a postseason first she would rather forget. New York’s championship defense ended Saturday with an 85-83 loss to the Atlanta Dream in Game 3 of the second round. It completed a stunning sweep at Barclays Center. According […] The post Liberty’s Breanna Stewart makes wrong kind of personal history with sweep by Dream appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Liberty swept out of playoffs after 85-83 loss to Dream in Game 3

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NEW YORK — The Liberty went from making history to no longer being in the picture. Less than two weeks ago, the Liberty were the talk of the WNBA, becoming the first No. 8 seed to eliminate a No. 1 seed in league history. The victory booked them a second-round series against the young Atlanta Dream — a matchup that didn’t last as long as expected. The result: a three-game sweep as the Liberty ...

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Angel Reese Caught Making a Gesture Towards the Liberty Bench During Game 3 Of The WNBA Semifinals

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Angel Reese’s playoff celebrations have already attracted attention this postseason. After the Atlanta Dream eliminated the Washington Mystics in the first round, Reese caught flak for making a goodbye gesture towards their opponents, causing DeWanna Bonner to step in and stop her.

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Atlanta Dream headed to first WNBA Finals since 2013, eliminate New York Liberty

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ATLANTA — The Atlanta Dream had every reason to be rattled. Playing in a hostile environment against a team facing elimination, but they never shook. Instead, it was nothing but steady poise from the less experienced fourth-seeded Dream. Every time the New York Liberty hit a big shot, or made a momentum swinging play, the Dream were there with a stronger response. Heading into the fourth quarter, trailing by two points, the Dream needed another answer. They got it in the fourth quarter, to compl

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Dream’s Angel Reese opens up about close relationship with Karl Smesko

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There is a strong bond between Angel Reese and Karl Smesko as the Atlanta Dream continue their remarkable playoff run this season. Reese is going through the third season of her WNBA career, her first with the Dream. She’s enjoying her best campaign to date as she is helping Atlanta be on the brink of making a WNBA Finals appearance. Reese spoke […] The post Dream’s Angel Reese opens up about close relationship with Karl Smesko appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Battle-Tested and Built For This: How DeWanna Bonner Elevates Atlanta On and Off The Court » Winsidr

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From big buckets to a big voice, DeWanna Bonner is the Atlanta Dream’s X-factor in the chase for their first-ever WNBA title. The Dream have made the playoffs four years in a row, but they are currently matched up against the New York Liberty in their first semifinals appearance since 2018. Atlanta, which hasn’t advanced… The post Battle-Tested and Built For This: How DeWanna Bonner Elevates Atlanta On and Off The Court appeared first on Winsidr.

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Overcoming the Obstacles » Winsidr

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The Las Vegas Aces’ quest to successfully defend their title is not over, as they seek to win a fourth championship in a five-year span. However, they now find themselves in a massive do-or-die situation in their semifinal series. With their semifinal series shifting to Las Vegas for Game Three, the Aces are on the… The post Overcoming the Obstacles appeared first on Winsidr.

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‘They Are Just Thirsty’ — Sophie Cunningham Blasts WNBA Writer’s Piece Calling for Fever Not To Re-Sign Her

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Sophie Cunningham became one of the most polarizing players in the WNBA this season with her outspokenness off the court and her fierce play on it. Following the conclusion of the Indiana Fever’s season in the first round of the WNBA playoffs, a writer called for the franchise to part ways with Cunningham.

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Fever’s Sophie Cunningham Praises Golden State Valkyries Amid WNBA Semifinals

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On Saturday, the Golden State Valkyries visit the Las Vegas Aces at the Michelob Ultra Arena for Game 3 of the 2026 WNBA semifinals. The Valkyries are one win away from dethroning the Aces and sweeping the defending champions. If the Aces lose tonight, it will be the first time they get swept in the […] The post Fever’s Sophie Cunningham Praises Golden State Valkyries Amid WNBA Semifinals appeared first on HEAVY.

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Eliminated in the WNBA playoffs, where do the Dallas Wings, Indiana Fever, Minnesota Lynx and Washington Mystics go from here?

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Arike Ogunbowale and Paige Bueckers. | Getty Images The first round of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs is over, and for the four teams headed home, the offseason starts with a different question. Each team has reasons for optimism, but each exit exposed weaknesses masked by regular-season success. Here’s a look at what worked, what fell short and the decisions that will shape what comes next. Dallas Wings Despite being bounced in the first round against the No. 2-seed Golden State Valkyries, the No. 7...

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Angel Reese Is Becoming the WNBA’s Biggest Nightmare

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Angel Reese continues to prove her doubters wrong, bringing elite defense, relentless energy, and star power to the Atlanta Dream. Angel Reese might be one of the most criticized players in basketball, but at some point, her haters are going to have to give her credit. The Atlanta Dream star has become one of the…

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