Bakersfield, CA, October 9, 2026 — The Atlanta Dream has secured a spot in the WNBA Finals, marking their first appearance in the championship series since 2013. The team achieved this milestone by sweeping their opponent, the Liberty, in their playoff series.

This advancement signifies a significant moment for the franchise, which has not reached this stage of the competition in over a decade. The playoff series concluded with the Dream achieving a sweep against the Liberty, securing the necessary wins to advance to the final round of the WNBA season.

Key contributions from players on the roster were instrumental in the team’s success throughout the season and the playoffs. Angel Reese was specifically noted for her performance in helping the Dream secure this historic achievement. While the summary provided mentions Angel Reese as a key contributor, further details regarding other specific player performances or the exact series score were not detailed.

The WNBA Finals represent the culmination of the professional basketball season, where the league’s top two teams compete for the championship title. The Atlanta Dream will now prepare to face their Finals opponent. The opponent for the WNBA Finals, as well as the specific dates and location of the championship series, were not provided in the summary.

The team’s journey to the Finals after a twelve-year absence is a notable development in the league, highlighting their performance and strategic play during the postseason. The details of the sweep against the Liberty, including the specific number of games won in the series, were not elaborated upon in the provided information.


Story summarized from the original created by DOUG FEINBERG, Associated Press on www.kget.com, see more information here.

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