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Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu passes Kara Lawson on all-time WNBA list vs. Dream

Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty passed Kara Lawson on the all-time WNBA list during a game against the Atlanta Dream.

The Atlanta Dream defeated the New York Liberty 101-98 in overtime in Game 2 of their WNBA semifinal series. The match was played at State Farm Arena, where the Dream secured a decisive victory to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series.

Naz Hillmon of the Atlanta Dream made the go-ahead bucket in the Game 2 victory, while Angel Reese sank a pair of free throws to seal the win for Atlanta.

Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream delivered a comprehensive statistical performance in the Game 2 win, finishing with 23 points, seven rebounds, two assists, one steal, and two blocks. Her contributions were central to the Dream’s offensive and defensive efforts against the Liberty.

The victory over New York allowed the fourth-seeded team in the Eastern Conference to extend their lead in the series, putting them in a strong position to advance further in the postseason.

Following the Game 2 victory, the Atlanta Dream are one win away from advancing to the WNBA Finals. The New York Liberty, who are the team facing elimination in the WNBA semifinal series, now trail 2-0.

The Atlanta Dream reached their first WNBA Final since 2013 after sweeping the New York Liberty.

This achievement marks a significant milestone for the franchise, which had not appeared in the Finals in over a decade. The Dream eliminated the New York Liberty to head to the WNBA Finals, cementing their status as a dominant force in the Eastern Conference.

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