Atlanta Dream build lead over Liberty behind DeWanna Bonner

Forward reached game-high 23 points and eight rebounds.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 57m1 min read

DeWanna Bonner is heating up!👀 The Dream lead 50-43 with 6 minutes remaining in the third. Bonner has 16 points, 5 reb Via @Winsidr on X

What happened: DeWanna Bonner propelled the Atlanta Dream to a 75-65 advantage over the New York Liberty in an ongoing matchup. The forward initially sparked a 50-43 third-quarter lead with 16 points before extending her total as the contest continued.

Why it matters: Atlanta entered the contest boasting a 32-14 overall record and a seven-game winning streak. Bonner, who joined the franchise earlier this year, fueled the scoring attack in the WNBA semifinal opener.

By the numbers: DeWanna Bonner registered a game-high 23 points, eight rebounds and two assists. Sabrina Ionescu added 20 points, three rebounds and one assist for New York, while Jordin Canada tallied 17 points, one rebound and two assists.

What to watch: The teams will complete the remaining minutes as Atlanta looks to secure an early advantage in the semifinal series.

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@Winsidr 2026-10-04T19:21:00.685226+00:00

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