New York Liberty W vs Atlanta Dream W — 84:95, NBA W
NBA W
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 • Barclays Center
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Liberty W | 24 | 14 | 24 | 22 | 84 |
| Atlanta Dream W | 23 | 18 | 32 | 22 | 95 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | New York Liberty W | Atlanta Dream W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 30/71 | 32/67 |
| 3-Pointers | 7/29 | 8/28 |
| Free Throws | 17/23 | 23/30 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 32 |
| Assists | 23 | 17 |
| Steals | 2 | 7 |
| Blocks | 0 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 6 |
Box Score
Top scorers
New York Liberty W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. StewartS | 36:57 | 27 | 14 | 4 | 11-19 | 0-1 | 5-8 |
| J. JonesS | 34:48 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 7-13 | 2-6 | 2-4 |
| Leonie FiebichS | 31:42 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0-3 | 0-3 | 1-2 |
| Pauline AstierS | 29:28 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 6-9 | 1-3 | 2-2 |
| S. IonescuS | 28:46 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 3-12 | 2-7 | 7-7 |
| Rebekah Gardner | 13:30 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Marine Johannes | 11:35 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0-6 | 0-5 | 0-0 |
| R. Allen | 10:46 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1-4 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Xu Han | 02:28 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 84 | 40 | 23 | 30-71 | 7-29 | 17-23 |
Atlanta Dream W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. HowardS | 37:42 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 6-16 | 2-8 | 2-4 |
| J. CanadaS | 34:29 | 19 | 3 | 9 | 5-14 | 1-4 | 8-8 |
| A. ReeseS | 33:44 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 7-14 | 0-3 | 4-8 |
| A. GrayS | 32:05 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 5-8 | 0-3 | 4-4 |
| N. Hillmon-BakerS | 17:10 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 3-6 | 2-5 | 0-0 |
| D. Bonner | 29:28 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 5-6 | 2-2 | 5-6 |
| I. Borlase | 08:10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| T. Paopao | 07:12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 95 | 32 | 17 | 32-67 | 8-28 | 23-30 |
Game Recap
The Atlanta Dream defeated the New York Liberty 95-84, earning an 11-point win behind a balanced offensive effort and efficient scoring from their top contributors. Atlanta controlled enough of the game’s key stretches to withstand a strong individual performance from Breanna Stewart and close out the result with composure.
Key Takeaways
- →The New York Liberty W have a superior Net Rating of 14
- →The market slightly favors Atlanta Dream with a 52
- →Atlanta Dream W have a slight edge due to having more rest (2 days vs New York's back-to-back) and a slightly better recent form in advanced stats
- →Both teams are healthy, but Atlanta Dream's slightly better record and marginally higher PPG give them a slight edge
- →Atlanta Dream has a slight edge with a better overall record and a slightly higher PPG