The Atlanta Dream secured a dramatic 101-98 overtime victory against the New York Liberty in Game 2 of their WNBA semifinal series on Oct. 7, 2026, pushing the Liberty to an 0-2 deficit. The closely contested game featured 17 lead changes and eight ties.
Rookie Marine Fauthoux tied the game with a 3-pointer with 9.9 seconds remaining in regulation, but Rhyne Howard's potential game-winner rimmed out. The Dream ultimately prevailed in the extra period.
In the final seconds of overtime, with the Liberty trailing by one, a jump ball was called with 14.1 seconds left. New York retained possession, but Sabrina Ionescu's errant pass into the stands sealed their fate.
Ionescu struggled in Game 2, finishing with 10 points, seven assists, and two turnovers, including the critical final mistake. She also missed four of her five free throws. This performance contrasted sharply with her 27-point outing on 50 percent shooting in Game 1. The Liberty's season has been marked by inconsistent stretches, a pattern reflected in Ionescu's own performance fluctuations.