Brief
Dream defeat Liberty 101-98 in OT to lead series 2-0
The Dream won in overtime after 17 lead changes, putting the Liberty in a 0-2 series hole.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Atlanta – The Atlanta Dream edged the New York Liberty 101-98 in overtime on Oct. 7, 2026, giving the Dream a 2-0 advantage in the best‑of‑five semifinals, according to the New York Post.
The game featured 17 lead changes and eight ties. Rookie Marine Fauthoux hit a tying three‑pointer with 9.9 seconds left in regulation, but Rhyne Howard’s potential game‑winner missed the rim. In overtime, the Dream secured the win after a chaotic final minute that saw Jonquel Jones forced into a jump ball with 14.1 seconds left and Sabrina Ionescu’s errant pass out of bounds.
Ionescu, who scored 27 points in Game 1, finished with 10 points, seven assists and two turnovers in the loss, while the Dream’s clutch play capped a dramatic night.
Key facts
- Atlanta Dream won 101-98 in overtime (nypost.com)
- The victory gave the Dream a 2-0 series lead (nypost.com)
- Marine Fauthoux hit a game‑tying three with 9.9 seconds left (nypost.com)
- Sabrina Ionescu finished with 10 points and seven assists (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “Liberty suffer brutal OT loss to Dream to fall into 0-2 series hole”
