What happened: The New York Liberty defeated the Atlanta Dream 104-90 on Thursday night, extending their winning streak to six games. Breanna Stewart and Satou Sabally each scored 19 points to lead a historic offensive showing where five Liberty players reached at least 16 points.
Why it matters: The victory moves New York (9-4) past Atlanta (8-4) for the top spot in the Eastern Conference standings. For Satou Sabally, the 19-point performance confirms her return to elite form following her recent concussion recovery.
By the numbers: Score: NYL 104, ATL 90. Shooting: NYL 54% FG, 51.6% 3PT (16-31). Stewart: 19 PTS, 11 REB, 5 AST. Sabally: 19 PTS, 5 3PM. Standings: NYL (9-4, 1st East), ATL (8-4, 2nd East).
What to watch: The Liberty look to maintain their momentum on the road, while Atlanta faces a critical stretch to reclaim the top spot in the conference.