New York Liberty at Atlanta Dream
· Women's National Basketball AssociationWilliams hits go-ahead shot, Atlanta beats New York 73-69
Williams gave Atlanta a 71-69 lead on a baseline jumper. Betnijah Laney had multiple chances at the other end for New York, but Crystal Bradford blocked her second attempt.
Chennedy Carter made 1 of 2 free throws with 18.4 seconds left to give Atlanta a three-point lead. Sami Whitcomb was off on a 3-pointer and Williams sealed it with a free throw.
Bradford set career highs with 14 points and seven rebounds for Atlanta (6-9). Carter and Cheyenne Parker each added 11 points, and Tiffany Hayes did not play.
Laney had 16 points, five rebounds and seven assists for New York (8-9). Michaela Onyenwere added 13 points, Whitcomb had 11 and Leaonna Odom 10.
Regular Season Series
ATL wins series 2-1
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 69 - 73 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 69 - 73 |
| 4th 0.6 |  |
Kylee Shook defensive rebound | 69 - 73 |
| 4th 2.4 |  |
Courtney Williams misses free throw 2 of 2 | 69 - 73 |
| 4th 2.4 | |
Courtney Williams makes free throw 1 of 2 | 69 - 73 |
Statistics
 NY |
 ATL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 24-60 | FG | 27-76 |
| 40 | Field Goal % | 36 |
| 9-24 | 3PT | 7-18 |
| 38 | Three Point % | 39 |
| 12-15 | FT | 12-16 |
| 80 | Free Throw % | 75 |
| 36 | Rebounds | 34 |
| 7 | Offensive Rebounds | 12 |
| 29 | Defensive Rebounds | 22 |
| 14 | Assists | 17 |
| 4 | Steals | 10 |
| 3 | Blocks | 6 |
| 15 | Turnovers | 8 |
| 3 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 18 | Total Turnovers | 9 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 22 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 11 |
| 0 | Fast Break Points | 10 |
| 24 | Points in Paint | 26 |
| 14 | Fouls | 12 |
| 4 | Largest Lead | 8 |
Game Information
Location: College Park, GA
Attendance: 1,131 · Capacity:
2025-26 Eastern Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta |
- | 7 | L3 | 0.6315789 | 12 |
 New York |
0.5 | 8 | L2 | 0.6 | 12 |
 Indiana |
1 | 8 | W1 | 0.57894737 | 11 |
 Washington |
2.5 | 9 | W1 | 0.5 | 9 |
 Toronto |
3 | 10 | L1 | 0.47368422 | 9 |
 Chicago |
6 | 13 | L1 | 0.31578946 | 6 |
 Connecticut |
8 | 15 | W2 | 0.21052632 | 4 |
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