Atlanta Dream Secure Game 1 Victory Over New York Liberty in WNBA Semifinals
The Atlanta Dream defeated the New York Liberty 92-82 in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals, with Jordin Canada scoring 25 points and DeWanna Bonner adding 23 points. The game took place in Atlanta.
Terre Haute, IN, October 4, 2026 — In the opening game of the WNBA semifinals, the Atlanta Dream emerged victorious over the New York Liberty, with a final score of 92-82. The decisive Game 1 took place in Atlanta, giving the home team a crucial early advantage in the best-of-series matchup.
The Dream’s offense was spearheaded by strong performances from their key players. Jordin Canada led all scorers with 25 points, setting a high bar for her team’s offensive output. Following closely was DeWanna Bonner, who contributed 23 points to the winning effort. These combined scores from Canada and Bonner proved instrumental in securing the win against the Liberty.
The New York Liberty were unable to overcome the Dream’s scoring surge, ultimately falling by a margin of 10 points. The specific details regarding the Liberty’s scoring leaders or other significant plays were not provided in the summary.
Details regarding the full game statistics, player foul counts, coaching decisions, or the schedule for the subsequent games in the series were not included in the provided summary. The outcome of this first game sets the stage for a competitive series as both teams advance in the WNBA playoffs.
Story summarized from the original created by ALAN COLE, Associated Press on www.mywabashvalley.com, see more information here.
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