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Breanna Stewart says Liberty were told they did not have a reset timeout in overtime

The Atlanta Dream secured a hard-fought 101-98 overtime victory over the New York Liberty in Game 2 of their WNBA semifinals, extending their series lead to 2-0. The win leaves the Liberty on the brink of elimination, facing a daunting challenge as no team in league history has overcome a 0-2 deficit in a best-of-five playoff series.

Angel Reese and Naz Hillmon were pivotal for the Dream, with Reese scoring 23 points and Hillmon making the game-winning layup with 20.8 seconds left in overtime. Meanwhile, Breanna Stewart led the Liberty with 35 points, including 25 in the first half, but her efforts fell short as the Dream held on for the win.

The series shifts to Brooklyn for Game 3, where the Dream will aim to complete the sweep and advance to the finals for the first time since 2013. Stewart also revealed that the Liberty were informed they did not have a reset timeout in overtime, adding to the frustration of the loss.

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