Atlanta Dream Advance to WNBA Finals for First Time Since 2013 After Sweeping New York Liberty
The Atlanta Dream, with key contributions from Angel Reese and Rhyne Howard, swept the New York Liberty to advance to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2013.
Houston, TX, October 9, 2026 — The Atlanta Dream has 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 against the New York Liberty in their playoff series.
Key performances from players Angel Reese and Rhyne Howard were instrumental in the Dream’s success throughout the series. The specific details of the games, including scores and individual statistics for the sweep, were not provided in the summary.
This victory signifies a significant achievement for the Atlanta Dream franchise, culminating in a return to the WNBA Finals after more than a decade. The team’s performance in sweeping a strong opponent like the New York Liberty underscores their readiness for the championship stage.
Further details regarding the timeline of the series, the specific game outcomes, or any notable moments that defined the sweep were not detailed in the provided summary. The exact date of their last Finals appearance in 2013 was also not specified.
The Atlanta Dream will now prepare to compete in the WNBA Finals, a culmination of their playoff run. The opponent for the Finals was not specified in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Doug Feinberg, Associated Press on www.click2houston.com, see more information here.
