Dream advance to WNBA Finals with victory over Liberty in Game 3
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Last updated Oct 10, 2026
The Atlanta Dream secured their first WNBA Finals berth since 2013 by defeating the New York Liberty 85-83 in Game 3 on October 10. The Dream completed a three-game sweep of the Liberty, who earlier made history as the first No. 8 seed to eliminate a No. 1 seed. Despite a strong performance from Liberty's Breanna Stewart, who scored 26 points, the game ended with Stewart missing a final shot to tie. Angel Reese led the Dream with 22 points and nine rebounds. The Dream will look to clinch their fourth championship.
- •Dream win Game 3, 85-83, on October 10 at Barclays Center.
- •Liberty swept from playoffs after previously defeating No. 1 seed.
- •Breanna Stewart scores 26 points in losing effort for the Liberty.
- •Angel Reese leads Dream with 22 points in decisive win.
- •Dream reach the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2013.
- 3:05 AMESPN — Dream wrap up first WNBA Finals berth since 2013 with sweep of Liberty
- 2:19 AMYahoo Sports — Liberty swept out of playoffs after 85-83 loss to Dream in Game 3
- 2:01 AMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Dream headed to first WNBA Finals since 2013, eliminate New York Liberty
- 1:55 AMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Dream advance to WNBA Finals
"NEW YORK — 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 comp
"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 ...
"The Dream finished off the Liberty with an 85-83 win in Game 3 to advance to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2013.
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External links- ESPNOct 10, 2026, 3:05 AMDream wrap up first WNBA Finals berth since 2013 with sweep of Liberty
The Dream finished off the Liberty with an 85-83 win in Game 3 to advance to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2013.
- Yahoo SportsOct 10, 2026, 2:19 AMLiberty swept out of playoffs after 85-83 loss to Dream in Game 3
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 ...
- Yahoo SportsOct 10, 2026, 2:01 AMAtlanta Dream headed to first WNBA Finals since 2013, eliminate New York Liberty
NEW YORK — 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 comp
- Yahoo SportsOct 10, 2026, 1:55 AMAtlanta Dream advance to WNBA Finals
The Atlanta Dream have advanced to the WNBA Finals for the first time in 13 years.
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