New York Liberty Overcome 19-Point Deficit to Defeat Atlanta Dream

The New York Liberty overcame a 19-point first-half deficit to defeat the Atlanta Dream 79-72, with a standout performance by Leonie Fiebich, who scored a game-high 21 points on efficient shooting. Breanna Stewart contributed a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds, playing a crucial role in the third-quarter comeback that saw the Liberty outscore the Dream 24-11 to take the lead. Natasha Cloud's technical foul early in the second quarter energized the team and sparked a momentum shift, while Sabrina Ionescu struggled offensively, finishing with nine points on poor shooting. The Liberty's defense intensified in the second half, and key plays by Stewart and Fiebich helped secure the victory, maintaining New York's third-place standing as they head into the All-Star break. Atlanta, missing All-Star Rhyne Howard, fought back but couldn't close the gap, with Allisha Gray leading the Dream with 16 points despite shooting struggles. The win marked the Liberty's second comeback win over the Dream this season and showed their resilience after a sluggish start.