# Angel Reese leads Dream to WNBA Finals

> Angel Reese helps Atlanta Dream sweep Liberty for WNBA Finals berth after 12-year drought.
- Title: Angel Reese leads Dream to WNBA Finals · The Banner | Shortify
- Summary: Angel Reese helps Atlanta Dream sweep Liberty for WNBA Finals berth after 12-year drought. Angel Reese scored 22 points to help Atlanta Dream defeat New York…
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- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/sports/atlanta-dream-wnba-finals-angel-reese-Z23GV27DLJDZZEQZNSQAJHCE34
- Author: Associated Press
- Published: 2026-10-10T02:02:00.944+00:00
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## Angel Reese leads Dream to WNBA Finals
Angel Reese scored 22 points to help Atlanta Dream defeat New York Liberty 85-83, advancing to WNBA Finals for first time since 2013.

> manifesting the finals
## Dream completes three-game sweep
Atlanta completed a three-game sweep of the Liberty to reach WNBA Finals, ending a 12-year drought for the franchise.
## Reese's 22-point effort
Reese, the league's Defensive Player of the Year, scored 22 points in the Dream's 85-83 win over New York Liberty.
## Dream's playoff run
The Dream, who hadn't reached the semifinals since 2018, advanced to the WNBA Finals with four more victories needed to win their first championship.
## Final game details
Atlanta led 83-81 with 17.7 seconds left before DeWanna Bonner hit two free throws to seal the win.
## Reese's impact on Dream
Reese came to Atlanta in a trade this offseason and proved critical to the Dream's playoff success.
## Key takeaway

Angel Reese scored 22 points to help Atlanta Dream defeat New York Liberty 85-83, advancing to WNBA Finals for first time since 2013.