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Liberty lose overtime thriller to Dream amid timeout confusion

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 3:31 AM

Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Liberty lose overtime thriller to Dream amid timeout confusion

Summary

The New York Liberty fell to the Atlanta Dream 101-98 in overtime of Game 2 in the WNBA semifinals on October 7. After a close match, Liberty forward Breanna Stewart expressed frustration regarding a timeout situation in the final moments of overtime, believing a reset timeout was available that officials denied. Stewart attempted a long three-pointer as time expired, but a lack of clarity on the timeout impacted the team's final play. Head coach Chris DeMarco confirmed he was also informed there was no reset timeout. The Liberty now find themselves down 2-0 in the series, with Game 3 looming as a crucial matchup.

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By the Numbers

•Liberty lead series 0-2 against Dream
•Game 2 ended in overtime with a score of 101-98
•Stewart expressed frustration over timeout confusion
•DeMarco confirmed officials stated no timeout was available
•Next game is crucial for Liberty's playoff hopes

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3:31 AMYahoo Sports — Liberty's playoff misery deepens with late-game timeout confusion

What they're saying

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Stewart expressed frustration over a reset timeout in overtime she was under the impression the team could have taken in the waning seconds.
— Yahoo Sports

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