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Liberty face Dream's playmakers in second-round playoff series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 2:23 AM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Liberty face Dream's playmakers in second-round playoff series

Summary

The Liberty will begin their second-round series against the Dream in Atlanta on Sunday. After successfully containing Minnesota's Olivia Miles in the first round, the Liberty's focus shifts to Atlanta's talented backcourt trio of Jordin Canada, Allisha Gray, and Rhyne Howard. Atlanta scored 27 points off turnovers in their first-round sweep of the Mystics, with Canada leading the offense. The Liberty recognize the challenge posed by Canada's speed and playmaking ability, necessitating adjustments to their defensive strategy.

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By the Numbers

•Liberty play Dream in Game 1 of second round on October 8.
•Atlanta's backcourt of Canada, Gray, and Howard scored effectively in previous rounds.
•Liberty's defense aims to replicate success against Minnesota.
•Atlanta scored 27 points off turnovers in their last series.
•Canada's speed poses a unique challenge for the Liberty's defense.

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2:23 AMYahoo Sports — Liberty shut down Olivia Miles in first round — now they must do the same with Dream’s playmakers

What they're saying

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NEW YORK — The Liberty’s historic first-round upset became possible after effectively stopping Minnesota’s head of the snake: Olivia Miles. Beginning in Sunday’s Game 1 of the second-round series against the Dream in Atlanta, the challenge shifts to a trio of backcourt players capable of wrecking a game: Jordin Canada, Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard. All three Dream players possess skill sets ...
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