New York: The NY Liberty defeated the Atlanta Dream 91 to 82, to advance the WNBA Semi-Finals. The Dream didnt go quietly they kept the pressure on the Libety throughout the first half. The Dream to a five pont leat into the lockeroom 48-43.
New York had 4 starters go for double-digit points, with rookie F Leonie Fiebich as the unlikely leader with 21 points on 7-of-8 shooting. She was 4-of-4 from behind the 3-point line, too. F Breanna Stwart posted 20 points with 11 rebounds and 3 blocked shots in 32 minutes.
New York will face Las Vagas Ace’s on Sunday at Barclay Center, best 3 out of 5 to advance to WNBA Finals.
Vernon McKenzie: PureSportsNY