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The Atlanta Dream will take on the New York Liberty in a crucial WNBA matchup at Barclays Center. Following a recent loss, the Dream aim to reclaim their momentum against a strong Liberty squad. Both teams boast impressive records, with the Liberty averaging a league-leading 9.9 three-pointers per game. Key players, including Jordin Canada and Sabrina Ionescu, are set to showcase their skills in this highly competitive clash.
Brooklyn, NY – The Atlanta Dream will face off against the New York Liberty on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at 3 p.m. EDT at the Barclays Center. Following a tough loss to the Indiana Fever, where they fell 99-82, the Dream will look to bounce back against a New York team that currently holds a stronger record in the Eastern Conference.
The Atlanta Dream enter the matchup with a record of 12-8, including an 8-5 mark against Eastern Conference opponents. In their most recent game, Dream guard Jordin Canada led with an impressive 30 points, but it wasn’t enough to secure a victory. The Liberty, on the other hand, boast a 13-6 overall record, with a solid performance in the Eastern Conference at 7-2.
This upcoming game holds significance for both teams, as the Liberty are positioned second in the WNBA, averaging a league-leading 9.9 made 3-pointers per game and shooting 34.7% from beyond the arc. Key player Sabrina Ionescu leads the Liberty in three-point shooting, averaging 2.6 made 3-pointers with a shooting percentage of 32.4%.
As for the Dream, they have maintained an average of 11.8 turnovers per game and have shown resilience when they manage to control their turnovers, posting a record of 5-1 when committing fewer turnovers than their opponents. In their previous matchups this season, the teams have met twice, with Atlanta winning the last encounter on June 29 by a score of 90-81.
Statistically, the Liberty average 86.7 points per game, considerably higher than the Dream’s defensive average of 79.7 points allowed. The Atlanta Dream’s field goal shooting stands at 43.0%, slightly outperforming opponents of the Liberty by 1.4 percentage points.
In terms of player performances, the Liberty’s Breanna Stewart continues to be a standout, averaging 19.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. Ionescu is also a vital contributor, scoring an average of 18.8 points per game over the last ten matches. The Dream’s top player, Allisha Gray, has had a strong season as well, with an average of 18.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4 assists per game. Additionally, Brionna Jones has scored 13.4 points per game in her last ten outings with the Dream.
Looking at recent performances, the Liberty have won only 4 of their last 10 games, averaging 83.3 points, 34.1 rebounds, and 19.2 assists per game while shooting 42.4%. The Dream are slightly better, with a 5-5 record in their last 10 games, averaging 84.3 points, 35.3 rebounds, and 21.2 assists per game with a shooting percentage of 43.3%.
As for injuries, the Liberty are dealing with the absence of Jonquel Jones, who is currently out with an ankle injury, while the Dream report no injuries among their players.
The upcoming clash promises to be a competitive matchup, as the Dream seek to reclaim their momentum against the high-scoring Liberty. Fans can catch the game live on PeachtreeTV, as well as various cable providers throughout Georgia.
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