Transcript: Atlanta Dream 101, New York Liberty 98, in overtime. Stewart's 35 points not enough as Dream survive in overtime. Breanna Stewart led everyone with 35 points.
The story
New York had every chance to steal this one. Breanna Stewart was unstoppable with 35 points and 11 rebounds, leading the Liberty to within 1 after regulation. But Atlanta found a way in the extra period. The Dream trailed by as many as 7 and still won. After the 1st quarter ended tied 26-26, Atlanta built a lead with a 10-0 run in the 2nd. New York clawed back to lead after 3 quarters 75-74, but Atlanta's defense tightened when it mattered. In overtime, New York went on an 8-0 run, but Atlanta had the last word, winning 101-98. Jordin Canada led the Dream with 8 assists and 23 points. Angel Reese added 23 points for Atlanta. For New York, Stewart's 35 led the way, but it wasn't enough.
2Stewart carried the Liberty's offense throughout, scoring 35 points with 11 rebounds. She made 11 free throws and hit crucial shots down the stretch, but New York couldn't close in overtime.
The stat line
The stat line
| Atlanta Dream | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Reese | 23 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Jordin Canada | 23 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Rhyne Howard | 18 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Naz Hillmon | 12 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isobel Borlase | 11 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeWanna Bonner | 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Te-Hina Paopao | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| New York Liberty | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breanna Stewart | 35 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Jonquel Jones | 21 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| Marine Fauthoux | 20 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Sabrina Ionescu | 10 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Pauline Astier | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leonie Fiebich | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Rebekah Gardner | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Han Xu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Marine Johannes | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rebecca Allen | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
