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The Atlanta Dream (30-14) host the New York Liberty (26-18) for Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals on October 9, 2026. After beating New York 101-98 in overtime thanks to Angel Reese's 23 points and Naz Hillmon's clutch layup, Atlanta seeks to clinch the series.

Key factors include Allisha Gray's questionable status with a finger injury and the Liberty's extensive absence list featuring Matilde Villa, Brionna Jones, Satou Sabally, and Elizabeth Balogun. Jordin Canada leads the Dream with 8 assists in the last game, while Breanna Stewart recorded 35 points and 11 rebounds for New York.

Tactical keys involve pace control, rebounding battles between Hillmon/Reese and Jonquel Jones, and limiting turnovers against New York's traps. Analysts predict an Atlanta victory to secure a spot in the WNBA Finals.

In this episode: Matchup Storylines & Stakes · Injury Report & Rotations · Keys to the Game & Prediction.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/wnba/atl/2026-10-09/transcript.html

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