Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
Location: Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY
TV: ESPN
The New York Liberty (32-7) will face off against the Atlanta Dream (14-25) at Barclays Center for Game 1 of their 1st round series on Sunday.
In their previous matchup, the Atlanta Dream secured a victory against the New York Liberty with a score of 78-67. The Dream had a 50.0% field goal percentage, making 31 of 62 shots, and converted 5 out of 13 shots from beyond the arc. They also shot 68.8% from the free throw line, making 11 of 16 attempts. Defensively, Atlanta forced 17 turnovers and had 8 steals while allowing the Liberty to shoot 40.0% from the field. The Liberty managed to gather 29 rebounds, make 6 assists, and have 8 steals in the game.
Naz Hillmon was a standout player in the game, scoring 13 points on 6 of 8 shooting and grabbing 2 rebounds.
Atlanta has a season record of 14-25, averaging 77.0 points per game while shooting 40.6% from the field. They also have a 30.7% three-point shooting percentage and a 77.3% free throw percentage. The Dream average 36.1 rebounds per game with 714 total assists this season. Defensively, they force 12.4 turnovers per game.
In their last game against the Dream, the New York Liberty lost with a final score of 78-67. The Liberty collected 45 rebounds, had 17 turnovers, and 8 steals. They shot 40.0% from the field and 47.1% from beyond the arc.
Breanna Stewart led the Liberty with 16 points on 5 of 10 shooting and 2 rebounds.
The Liberty hold a season record of 32-7, averaging 86.1 points per game. They shoot 44.9% from the field and have a 76.4 points per game allowed defensively.
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