The New York Liberty’s playoff hopes are now hanging by a thread after a hard-fought overtime loss to the Atlanta Dream in Game 2, putting them one win away from elimination. Sabrina Ionescu, the Liberty’s star guard, took full responsibility for the 101–98 defeat, admitting her underwhelming performance—10 points and 3-for-8 shooting—cost her team the victory.
Her struggles extended beyond scoring, including a costly turnover on the final play of regulation, where she fumbled a pass into the stands. The Dream’s Angel Reese and Jordin Canada each scored 23 points, leading a balanced offensive effort that included a standout rookie performance from Marine Fauthoux, who logged 20 points, six rebounds, and four assists in just 31 minutes.
Meanwhile, Breanna Stewart delivered a double-double with 35 points and 11 rebounds, anchoring the Dream’s push toward their first WNBA Finals appearance since 2013. Ionescu’s shooting woes have persisted into the playoffs, with her efficiency dropping to 28.6% in September, raising questions about whether the Liberty’s frontcourt can carry the load alone if she doesn’t regain her rhythm.
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