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WNBA·BREAKING·October 9, 2026 09:52 PM ET

Liberty hold possession for final shot down two points

New York faces elimination trailing the series 2-0.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 42m1 min read
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Liberty, down 2, will have the chance to tie or go for the win coming out of this timeout. 17.7 seconds to go. This gam Via @alexaphilippou on X

What happened: The New York Liberty will attempt to tie or take the lead against the Atlanta Dream with 17.7 seconds remaining in Game 3. The team will execute a critical offensive set coming out of a late timeout.

Why it matters: The Atlanta Dream lead the series 2-0, leaving the New York Liberty facing elimination. A failure to score on this possession would end New York's postseason run.

What to watch: The Liberty will inbound the ball to decide Game 3.

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