Atlanta Dream 83, New York Liberty 65
WNBA · 2026-09-23 · Winner: Atlanta Dream
Atlanta Dream defeated New York Liberty 83–65 on 2026-09-23 in WNBA play, a 18-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q2 1:26 swung win probability 39% → 8%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New York Liberty lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Dream | 18 | 23 | 17 | 25 | 83 |
| New York Liberty | 19 | 7 | 18 | 21 | 65 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q2 1:26 swung win probability 39% → 8%.
Why New York Liberty lost
- Lost Q2 7-23 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q3 8:08 (win probability 12% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 40.9% eFG vs a 53.6% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 20-6.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 12-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Dream | 8–0 | Q2 1:26 | 39% → 8% |
| Atlanta Dream | 9–0 | Q3 8:08 | 12% → 0% |
| Atlanta Dream | 9–0 | Q4 0:58 | 0% → 0% |