2026 WNBA playoffs: Results, takeaways from semifinal Game 1s

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• 2026 WNBA playoffs: Results, takeaways from semifinal Game 1s

  How the semifinal series began -- and what Atlanta, New York, Golden State and Las Vegas all need to do in Game 2.

  Publisher:ESPN WNBA

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  Article published:Oct 4, 4:45 PM ET

• Dream dominate Liberty in third quarter to secure 1-0 series lead in Game 1 of second-round series

  The Atlanta Dream defends with hands in the opponent’s jerseys, force turnovers and score fast — really fast. So fast that the Liberty began the third quarter with a three-point lead and fell behind by as many as 14 points in a blink of an eye in a third period the Dream dominated, 32-15. “They upped their defensive pressure,” Sabrina Ionescu said postgame. “I think we were driving into ...

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published:Oct 4, 11:20 PM ET

• Dream matches WNBA history with grand theft record vs. Liberty

  The Atlanta Dream turned the New York Liberty’s turnovers into a record-setting advantage Sunday, scoring 32 points off giveaways to tie a WNBA playoff record in a 92-82 Game 1 win. New York committed 21 turnovers in the opening game of the best-of-five semifinal series, with Atlanta’s defense doing its most damage in the third quarter. The Dream […] The post Dream matches WNBA history with grand theft record vs. Liberty appeared first on ClutchPoints.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published:Oct 4, 9:18 PM ET

• Liberty’s sloppy play proves costly in Game 1 loss to Dream

  Atlanta is the WNBA’s best team at forcing live-ball turnovers. And the Dream made the Liberty pay time and time again Sunday.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published:Oct 4, 4:34 PM ET

• Atlanta Dream beats New York Liberty 92-82 despite losing Allisha Gray

  The Atlanta Dream seized control of the WNBA semifinals Sunday to beat the New York Liberty 92-82 in Game 1.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published:Oct 4, 4:26 PM ET

• Without injured Allisha Gray, Dream power to Game 1 semifinals victory over Liberty

  ATLANTA — The New York Liberty’s X-factor is their postseason experience. It’s one of the reasons that, despite being the eighth seed in the WNBA playoffs, they swept the No. 1 Minnesota Lynx in the first round. But how much does experience really matter against a youthful team with relentless will? Sunday at State Farm Arena, the answer proved to be it doesn’t as the No. 4 Atlanta Dream — who have just two players with semifinals experience — put on a defensive masterclass in their 92-82 semifi

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published:Oct 4, 4:31 PM ET

• 2026 WNBA Playoffs Preview – Semifinals: Atlanta Dream vs. New York Liberty » Winsidr

  Two teams that had different paths to the semifinals while also sharing some similar patterns during the regular season now have the opportunity to secure a spot in the WNBA Finals. The No. 4 Atlanta Dream and the No. 8 New York Liberty will face off after both teams swept their opponents in the first… The post 2026 WNBA Playoffs Preview – Semifinals: Atlanta Dream vs. New York Liberty appeared first on Winsidr.

  Publisher:WinsidrArticle published:Oct 4, 2:23 PM ET

• How to watch Liberty vs Dream: Game 1, WNBA Playoffs, live stream, TV channel

  The New York Liberty and Atlanta Dream open their best-of-five WNBA semifinal series Sunday at State Farm Arena, with the defending 2024 champions looking to continue their postseason run against an Atlanta team that finished 30-14 during the regular season.…

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published:Oct 4, 12:50 PM ET

• Breaking down Liberty-Dream playoff matchup, plus two WNBA semifinal predictions

  A ticket to the WNBA Finals is on the line for the winner. Let’s take a look at how the two teams match up:

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published:Oct 4, 8:00 AM ET

• Liberty vs Dream Prediction, Pick, WNBA Playoffs Semifinals Game 1 Odds for Sunday, October 4

  Read our New York Liberty vs. Atlanta Dream prediction, odds, and pick for the WNBA Playoffs semifinals on Sunday, October 4.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published:Oct 4, 8:34 AM ET

• Dream vs. Liberty semifinal preview

  Will the Dream dominate the veteran Liberty, or will New York make another WNBA Finals appearance?

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published:Oct 4, 8:00 AM ET

• New York Liberty vs. Atlanta Dream WNBA playoffs: Time, TV, how to watch

  The Liberty and Dream are both coming off sweeps in the WNBA playoffs. Who wins Game 1 of the semifinals?

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published:Oct 4, 6:01 AM ET