New York leads Atlanta 40-37 at the half

Atlanta connected on six three-pointers to stay close.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 53m1 min read

At the half: New York 40, Atlanta 37. Pretty tight game so far. NY shooting better overall (44%) and is winning the ba Via @alexaphilippou on X

What happened: New York holds a 40-37 advantage over Atlanta at halftime of their postseason matchup. Sabrina Ionescu and DeWanna Bonner are leading their respective squads.

Why it matters: New York is controlling the interior and shooting 44 percent from the floor, but 10 first-half turnovers have kept the game tight. Atlanta has utilized the perimeter to offset its interior struggles, hitting 6-of-15 attempts from beyond the arc.

What to watch: The second half will test whether New York can protect the basketball and maintain its slim advantage.

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@AlexaPhilippou 2026-10-04T18:57:00.883239+00:00

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