The Atlanta Dream locked in the No. 4 seed in the WNBA playoffs following a decisive 83-65 road victory over the New York Liberty at Barclays Center. Allisha Gray led the charge for Atlanta, ensuring the team claims home-court advantage for their opening postseason series.
What happened
The Dream's victory in New York finalized the bottom half of the WNBA playoff bracket. With the result, the Dallas Wings are now locked into the No. 7 spot. The Liberty's defeat drops them to the eighth seed, cementing a highly anticipated 2024 Finals rematch against the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx.
Why it matters
Atlanta enters the postseason with significant momentum. The Dream have won four consecutive games to close out their regular season campaign and secure critical home-court advantage for their opening series. Conversely, New York's defeat forces the Liberty into a difficult opening-round matchup. They must now face the league's top overall seed in a challenging road environment.
By the numbers
Allisha Gray paced the Atlanta offense, finishing the game with 24 points, four rebounds, and five assists. Following the victory, the Dream end their regular season with a final record of 29-14. The Liberty drop to 29-17 heading into the postseason.
What to watch next
The WNBA playoffs are scheduled to begin this week. The New York Liberty will travel to Minnesota to face the Lynx for Game 1 of their opening-round series. Atlanta will prepare to host their first-round opponent with their newly secured home-court advantage.