Atlanta Dream take 2-0 lead over New York Liberty after overtime win
The Dream needed overtime to beat the Liberty and move 2-0 up in their WNBA semifinal series, which now shifts to Brooklyn.
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The Atlanta Dream needed overtime to defeat the New York Liberty, taking a 2-0 lead in their WNBA semifinal series.
With the series now moving 2-0 in Atlanta's favor, the matchup shifts to Brooklyn for the next game, as New York looks to respond on home ground and avoid an early series deficit.
The Dream's win in the extra period underscored the competitiveness of the series so far, with both teams pushing the contest beyond regulation.
Further games in the best-of-five series are expected to determine which team advances, with Atlanta now needing just two more wins to move on.
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