Atlanta Dream start semifinals against New York Liberty

The Atlanta Dream host the New York Liberty to open the WNBA playoffs semifinals. Atlanta won the season series 2-1, including an 83-65 victory on Sept. 24, with Allisha Gray scoring 24 points and Marine Fauthoux leading New York with 14. The Dream have gone 15-5 against Eastern Conference opponents, allowing 84.5 points per game while limiting foes to 46.9% shooting. New York sits third in the East, averaging 89.6 points and shooting 46.0%. Key individual matchups include Angel Reese’s 16.4 points and 12.1 rebounds, and Jonquel Jones’s 14.5 points and 9.1 boards. Injuries: Brionna Jones is out for Atlanta’s season; Satou Sabally is out for the Liberty. Game is Sunday, Oct. 4 at 1:30 p.m. at The Gateway Center Arena in College Park, broadcast on Channel 2.