New York Liberty eliminated from WNBA playoffs

Atlanta Dream end the series with an 85-83 Game 3 victory.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

The New York Liberty have been eliminated from the WNBA playoffs. What happens now? https://t.co/GDZSHplOqI Via @usatodaysports on X

What happened: The New York Liberty have been eliminated from the WNBA playoffs following an 85-83 loss to the Atlanta Dream. New York entered the contest trailing 2-0 in the semifinal series and could not force a Game 4.

Why it matters: The defeat concludes a 31-21 season for the Liberty and sends the franchise into an offseason of evaluation. Atlanta advances to the WNBA Finals to face the Golden State Valkyries.

By the numbers: New York finishes the campaign with a 31-21 record, while Atlanta entered the matchup riding a 10-game winning streak.

What to watch: The Liberty begin their offseason planning, while the Dream prepare for the championship round.

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@usatodaysports 2026-10-10T13:14:49.665156+00:00

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