The Atlanta Dream have advanced to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2013 after defeating the New York Liberty in a decisive Game 3 on Friday night. Angel Reese, who had previously expressed her desire to reach this stage, led the team with 22 points, nine rebounds, three assists, a steal, and two blocks.
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DeWanna Bonner, filling in for the injured Allisha Gray, contributed a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds. Rhyne Howard, Jordin Canada, and Isobel Borlase also added to the score, with each finishing in double digits.
After the game, Reese emphasized that while the team is pleased with their achievement, their focus remains on the upcoming challenge. "The job is not done. We’re definitely happy about where we are right now, but we’re not satisfied. I think we just continue to push every single day, get back to work,” Reese stated. “But yeah, we’re going to enjoy this moment tonight. And we put a lot of work in for the season. We can’t shy away from knowing that we did put a lot of work to get to this moment. I’m really proud of this group."
In the other semifinal, the Golden State Valkyries swept the defending champions, the Las Vegas Aces.
The WNBA Finals schedule is as follows: Game 1 on Saturday, October 17, at 3:30 p.m. ET; Game 2 on Monday, October 19, at 8 p.m. ET; Game 3 on Thursday, October 22, at 8 p.m. ET in Atlanta; Game 4 on Saturday, October 24, at 3:30 p.m. ET in Atlanta; Game 5, if necessary, on Monday, October 26, at 8 p.m. ET; Game 6, if necessary, on Thursday, October 29, at 8 p.m. ET in Atlanta; and Game 7, if necessary, on Saturday, October 31, at 8 p.m. ET.