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Breanna Stewart’s heroic first half, Marine Fauthoux’s 3 to force OT not enough as Dream beat Liberty in Game 2

The Atlanta Dream secured a 101-98 overtime victory over the New York Liberty on Wednesday, extending their lead in the WNBA semifinals to 2-0. Breanna Stewart delivered a standout performance for New York, scoring 35 points with 25 of those coming in the first half, but her efforts were not enough to prevent the loss.

Marine Fauthoux hit a three-pointer to force the extra period, yet the Dream ultimately prevailed. Angel Reese and Jordin Canada each contributed 23 points for Atlanta, helping the team overcome the absence of starter Allisha Gray.

Naz Hillmon sealed the win with a go-ahead layup with 20.8 seconds remaining in overtime. The series shifts to Brooklyn on Friday, where Atlanta will attempt to clinch a spot in the finals for the first time since 2013.

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