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Dream face Liberty in semifinals after sweeping Mystics

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 6:20 AM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Dream face Liberty in semifinals after sweeping Mystics

Summary

The Atlanta Dream advanced to the WNBA semifinals, sweeping the Washington Mystics 2-0. After winning Game 1, 92-77, and Game 2, 93-75, Atlanta will now face the New York Liberty, who upset the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx in their own series. Angel Reese led the Dream with a strong performance in the first round, while the Liberty's Breanna Stewart stood out against Minnesota. The semifinal series is set to be a best-of-five format, with Game 1 scheduled for Sunday in Atlanta.

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By the Numbers

•Dream swept Mystics with strong team play in both games.
•Angel Reese averaged 16.4 points and 12.1 rebounds in the regular season.
•Liberty became first No. 8 seed to eliminate a No. 1 seed.
•Semifinal series begins Sunday in Atlanta, best-of-five format.
•Dream won the 2026 regular-season series against the Liberty, 2-1.

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6:20 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Protect Home Court,’ ‘Round 2 Here We Come!’ — Dream Fans Turn Attention to Liberty As Angel Reese, Breanna Stewart Showdown Looms

What they're saying

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Atlanta is moving on, and Dream fans are already looking ahead to a much bigger test. After sweeping the Washington Mystics 2-0, the Dream will face the New York Liberty in the semifinals, setting up a highly anticipated matchup between Angel Reese and Breanna Stewart.
— Yahoo Sports

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