- Matchup: Atlanta Dream vs New York Liberty
- When: Monday, September 21, 2026
- Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
- Broadcast: Peacock
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The New York Liberty (25-16) are set to face the Atlanta Dream (28-14) at Barclays Center this Monday.
Recently, the Atlanta Dream went head-to-head with the Chicago Sky, clinching a decisive 106-81 victory. The Dream showcased an impressive 52.9% shooting from the field (36 of 68) and excelled with 13 three-pointers out of 26 attempts. From the free-throw line, Atlanta converted 21 of 28 shots, resulting in a solid 75.0% accuracy. On the boards, they secured 42 rebounds, including 10 offensive grabs. Additionally, the team recorded 30 assists while forcing 14 turnovers from the Sky and tallied 9 steals on defense. In terms of defensive efforts, Atlanta held Chicago to a shooting percentage of 46.3% (31 of 67). The Sky managed 2 assists and had 3 steals, alongside 28 rebounds (2 offensive, 26 defensive) and 6 blocks, finishing with an 83.3% success rate from the free-throw line by making 15 of 18 attempts. They also struggled with their long-range shooting, sinking only 4 out of 20 attempts from beyond the arc.
Angel Reese was a standout performer in the recent game, finishing with 23 points on 9 of 13 shooting. She played for 28 minutes, grabbed 10 rebounds, and recorded 4 assists, achieving a shooting percentage of 69.2%.
Heading into this matchup, Atlanta boasts a commendable record of 28-14. The Dream are shooting 32.7% from three-point range (376 of 1,149) and 78.5% from the free-throw line. Averaging 91.5 points per game, they rank 2nd in the league while shooting 44.3% overall. The team turns the ball over an average of 12.9 times and commits about 19.6 fouls each game. In terms of rebounding, Atlanta averages 35.7 boards per game and has accrued 902 assists throughout the season, placing them 2nd in the league for assists. Defensively, the Dream force 15.4 turnovers per matchup and draw 21.3 personal fouls. They are currently 3rd in the league for assists allowed, with 805 total assists conceded. Opposing teams are shooting 47.2% against them, while Atlanta allows an average of 30.5 rebounds per game and gives up 35.7% on three-point attempts, ranking 4th in points allowed (85.0) in the WNBA.
In their last appearance, the New York Liberty secured a win against the Minnesota Lynx with a score of 93-81. In this game, the Liberty gathered 29 defensive rebounds along with 8 offensive boards for a total of 37 rebounds. They turned the ball over 15 times while registering 12 steals. The Lynx committed 23 fouls, leading to the Liberty attempting 16 free throws, with a successful conversion of 12, translating to 75.0%. From beyond the arc, New York made 13 of 29 attempts, achieving 44.8% accuracy. The Liberty shot 34 of 74 from the field, culminating in a shooting percentage of 45.9%. Conversely, the Lynx managed 29 of 74 attempts, resulting in a 39.2% shooting performance. Minnesota made 6 of 22 attempts from three-point range (27.3%) and hit 17 of 20 free throws (85.0%). In rebounding, New York allowed Minnesota to collect a total of 38 boards (11 offensive).
Breanna Stewart was instrumental for the Liberty in this matchup, scoring 24 points from 8 of 17 shooting for a 47.1% shooting percentage. She logged 38 minutes on the court, achieving 10 rebounds and 4 assists.
New York currently holds a record of 25-16 this season. They have tallied a total of 3,686 points, averaging 89.9 points per game, while securing 35.3 rebounds per contest. The Liberty commit an average of 18.6 fouls per game and excel at the free-throw line with an 84.8% conversion rate. Their field goal percentage stands at 46.0%, placing them 6th in the league. They average 20.7 assists per game (8th in the league) while turning the ball over 13.6 times. On the defensive end, New York ranks 7th in the WNBA for points allowed per game, conceding 86.7 points. They compel 11.2 turnovers and allow opponents a shooting percentage of 45.1% (8th in the league). Opponents shoot 35.1% from three-point range (375 of 1,069) and convert 74.6% of free-throw attempts. The Liberty also allow an average of 21.6 assists and 31.6 rebounds per game, ranking 12th and 4th in the WNBA, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s WNBA contest against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Atlanta
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