Atlanta Dream Reach WNBA Finals for First Time Since 2013 After Sweeping New York Liberty
Angel Reese and Rhyne Howard led the Atlanta Dream to a sweep of the New York Liberty, advancing the team to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2013.
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, October 9, 2026 — The Atlanta Dream have secured a berth in the WNBA Finals, marking their first appearance in the championship series since 2013. The team achieved this milestone by completing a sweep of the New York Liberty in their recent playoff series.
Key performances from players Angel Reese and Rhyne Howard were instrumental in the Dream’s dominant showing against the Liberty. The exact details of their individual contributions, such as points scored or critical plays, were not specified in the available information. The series concluded with the Dream winning every game against the Liberty, a feat known as a sweep.
The victory signifies a significant achievement for the Atlanta Dream franchise, bringing them back to the WNBA Finals stage after a decade-long absence. The team’s journey to this point and the specific narrative of their playoff run leading up to the sweep were not detailed in the summary. The identity of the opponent in the WNBA Finals was also not provided.
The New York Liberty, having been swept, will not advance further in the postseason. Further details regarding the upcoming WNBA Finals matchup for the Atlanta Dream, including the opponent and schedule, were not specified.
Story summarized from the original created by Doug Feinberg, Associated Press on www.clickorlando.com, see more information here.
