# Angel Reese Leads Dream to First WNBA Finals in 13 Years

> Atlanta Dream secures WNBA Finals berth after sweeping New York Liberty in semifinals.
- Title: Angel Reese Leads Dream to First WNBA Finals in 13 Years
- Summary: Atlanta Dream secures WNBA Finals berth after sweeping New York Liberty in semifinals. Atlanta Dream advances to WNBA Finals for first time since 2013 after…
- Keywords: atlanta dream, angel reese, rhyne howard, new york liberty, wnba, semifinals, wnba finals, wnba playoffs, Angel, Reese, Leads, Dream
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/angel-reese-leads-dream-to-first-wnba-finals-in-13-years-12550202
- Author: Bryan Colbert Jr.
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: atlanta dream, angel reese, rhyne howard, new york liberty, wnba, semifinals, wnba finals, wnba playoffs
## Atlanta Dream advances to WNBA Finals
Atlanta Dream secures first WNBA Finals berth since 2013 after sweeping New York Liberty in semifinals.
## Reese and Howard lead Dream to victory
Angel Reese scores 22 points while Rhyne Howard adds 21 points in semifinal win over New York Liberty.
## Dream overcomes Liberty's comeback
Atlanta held New York to 15 points in final 10 minutes after trailing by four points in fourth quarter.
## Liberty's season ends in sweep
New York Liberty's season ends after losing to Atlanta Dream in three-game sweep of semifinals.
## DeWanna Bonner seals victory
DeWanna Bonner sinks two free throws with 6.2 seconds remaining to secure Atlanta Dream's win.
## Atlanta's playoff run continues
Atlanta Dream reaches WNBA Finals for first time since 2013 after overcoming injuries and playoff challenges.
## Dream faces Las Vegas Aces or Golden State Valkyries
Atlanta Dream will face winner of Las Vegas Aces versus Golden State Valkyries in WNBA Finals starting October 17.
## Key takeaway

Atlanta Dream advances to WNBA Finals for first time since 2013 after defeating New York Liberty 85-83 in semifinals.