PHOTOS: Atlanta Dream win Game 2 in in overtime against New York Liberty

Atlanta Dream

PHOTOS: Atlanta Dream win Game 2 in in overtime against New York Liberty

The Dream lead 2-0 in their WNBA semifinal playoff series against the Liberty following Wednesday’s 101-98 win.

Dream forward Angel Reese (right) celebrates with teammates following their 101-98 overtime win over the New York Liberty during Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal playoffs at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward Angel Reese (right) celebrates a 101-98 overtime win against the New York Liberty during Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal playoffs at State Farm Arena, Wednesday on Oct. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward Angel Reese (right) drives against Liberty forward Leonie Fiebich during Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal playoffs at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward Naz Hillmon (center) makes the go-ahead layup against the Liberty in overtime during Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal playoffs at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forwards Naz Hillmon (left) and Angel Reese celebrate Hillmon’s go-ahead layup against the Liberty during Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal playoffs at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream guard Te-Hina Paopao celebrates a teammate’s basket against the Liberty in Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal playoffs at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Fans celebrate a Dream basket against the Liberty during Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal playoffs at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward Angel Reese celebrates her 3-point basket against the Liberty during Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal playoffs at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream guard Rhyne Howard (right) drives against Liberty guard Pauline Astier during Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal playoffs at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream guard Rhyne Howard (right) attempts a shot against Liberty center Jonquel Jones during Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal playoffs at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream guard Jordin Canada (right) drives against Liberty guard Marine Fauthoux during Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal playoffs at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream coach Karl Smesko walks along the sideline during Game 2 of their WNBA semifinal playoff series against the Liberty at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward Angel Reese (right) attempts a shot against Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (left) and Liberty center Han Xu during Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal playoffs at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward Angel Reese reacts to a play against the New York Liberty during Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal playoffs at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward DeWanna Bonner (right) attempts a shot against Liberty center Jonquel Jones during Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal playoffs at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream guard Jordin Canada (right) attempts a shot against Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (left) and Liberty guard Pauline Astier during Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal playoffs at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream guard Rhyne Howard (left) attempts a shot against Liberty center Jonquel Jones during Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal playoffs at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream guard Rhyne Howard (right) works to steal the ball from Liberty guard Marine Fauthoux during Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal playoffs at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream guard Rhyne Howard (center) drives against Liberty forward Leonie Fiebich as Dream forward Angel Reese looks on during Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal playoffs at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream guard Jordin Canada (back) attempts a shot against Liberty center Jonquel Jones during Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal playoffs at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream fans cheer during the second half against the New York Liberty during Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal playoffs at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream guard Jordin Canada celebrates after making a 3-point basket against the Liberty during Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal playoffs at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward Angel Reese reacts to a play against the Liberty during Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal playoffs at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Injured Dream guard Allisha Gray watches from the bench as her team takes on the New York Liberty during Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal playoffs at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream guard Isobel Borlase (left) grabs a defensive rebound between Dream forward Angel Reese and Liberty forward Breanna Stewart during Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal playoffs at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward Angel Reese celebrates after making a basket against the Liberty during Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal playoffs at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward Angel Reese blocks a shot against the Liberty during Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal playoffs at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream coach Karl Smesko watches as his team battles the Liberty during Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal playoffs at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward DeWanna Bonner (right) drives against Liberty center Jonquel Jones during Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal playoffs at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward DeWanna Bonner (right) attempts a shot against Liberty center Han Xu (left) and Liberty guard Marine Fauthoux during Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal playoffs at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream forward Angel Reese (left) attempts a shot against Liberty center Han Xu during Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal playoffs at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Dream guard Jordin Canada (right) attempts a shot against Liberty center Jonquel Jones (center) and Liberty guard Pauline Astier during Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal playoffs at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Forward Angel Reese (left) celebrates with rapper Belly Gang Kushington following the Dream’s 101-98 overtime win against the Liberty during Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal playoffs at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Forward Angel Reese celebrates with Mayor Andre Dickens following the Dream’s 101-98 overtime win against the Liberty during Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal playoffs at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Dream forward Angel Reese (right) celebrates with teammates following their 101-98 overtime win over the New York Liberty during Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal playoffs at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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