Breanna Stewart blocks shot in WNBA semifinal against Dream

The defensive sequence aired nationally on ABC.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 44m1 min read

A bird. A plane. A Stewie BLOCK 😉 Breanna Stewart switches on defense and gets UP for the block NYL-ATL | ABC | 2026 W Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Breanna Stewart switched assignments to create a defensive stop in the series opener.

Why it matters: New York entered the contest as the first eighth seed to upset a top seed. The matchup features the two-time MVP facing off against Defensive Player of the Year Angel Reese.

What to watch: The Liberty look to build an early series advantage over Atlanta.

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