Dream and Valkyries Take Commanding 2-0 Leads in WNBA Semifinals
The Atlanta Dream defeated the New York Liberty 101-98 in overtime to take a 2-0 lead in their WNBA semifinal series. In the other semifinal, the Golden State Valkyries held off the Las Vegas Aces for an 83-81 victory, also…
Marquette, MI, October 8, 2026 — In closely contested WNBA semifinal matchups, both the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries have established significant advantages by taking 2-0 series leads.
The Atlanta Dream secured a pivotal victory over the New York Liberty, winning a hard-fought overtime game with a final score of 101-98. This win places the Dream in a commanding 2-0 position in their best-of-five semifinal series.
The series between the Dream and the Liberty is one of two ongoing semifinals. In the other half of the bracket, the Golden State Valkyries also managed to achieve a 2-0 lead. The Valkyries narrowly defeated the Las Vegas Aces, holding on for an 83-81 win.
Both semifinal series now shift, with the next games determining if the Dream and the Valkyries can complete sweeps or if their respective opponents can mount a comeback. The exact dates and locations for the subsequent games were not provided in the summary.
The tight scores in both games highlight the competitive nature of the WNBA playoffs. The overtime victory for the Dream and the two-point margin for the Valkyries underscore the intensity of these postseason contests.
The outcomes position the Dream and the Valkyries as strong contenders moving forward in the league’s championship pursuit.
Story summarized from the original created by Steve Brownlee on www.miningjournal.net, see more information here.
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