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Game 2 of the first-round series between the Atlanta Dream and the New York Liberty is scheduled on Tuesday night at the Barclays Center. The Liberty are looking to finish off the Dream and sweep the series to avoid a do-or-die game at the Gateway Center Arena in College Park, Georgia.
New York dominated Game 1 for a comfortable 83-69 win to take a 1-0 series lead. Breanna Stewart had a double-double of 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Leonie Fiebich scorched with 21 points and went 4-for-4 from beyond the arc. Sabrina Ionescu added 17 points, five rebounds and five assists.
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Meanwhile, Rhyne Howard had 14 points, six rebounds and four assists for the Dream, while Tina Charles contributed 12 points and seven rebounds. Atlanta will need Howard to be more efficient and get more touches to Tina Charles. Allisha Gray also needs to step up if the Dream want to force a Game 3 at home.
Atlanta Dream vs New York Liberty Injury Reports
The Atlanta Dream have two players on their injury report for Game 2. Aerial Powers and Cheyenne Parker-Tyus are listed as out and won't suit up against the New York Liberty. Powers has been nursing a calf injury since the Olympic break, while Parker-Tyus has been out since September with an ankle issue.
Meanwhile, the Liberty have a healthy roster heading into Tuesday's game. They are the favorites to win, as they were the best team in the WNBA throughout the season, registering a 32-8 record.
Atlanta Dream vs New York Liberty Lineups and Depth Charts
The Atlanta Dream won't have too many options against the New York Liberty. Coach Tanisha Wright should use the following starting lineup:
G - Allisha Gray | G - Jordin Canada| F - Rhyne Howard | F - Naz Hillmon | C - Tina Charles
Liberty coach Sandy Brondello, meanwhile, is expected to not make any adjustments for Game 2, so she's likely sticking to her regular starting 5 of:
G - Sabrina Ionescu | G - Leionie Fiebich | F - Betnijah Laney-Hamilton | F - Breanna Stewart | C - Jonquel Jones
How to watch Atlanta Dream vs New York Liberty?
Game 2 of Dream vs Liberty is scheduled on Tuesday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. It's scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. EST and will be nationally televised on ESPN.
It will also be available via live stream on the WNBA League Pass, which is a paid subscription. Fans need to pay $12.99 per month or avail the annual fee of $34.99.
