Angel Reese Leads Dream to First WNBA Finals in 13 Years - Newsweek (opens in a new tab)

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Claim 1 of 4Not checkedThe Atlanta Dream are heading back to the WNBA Finals after completing a three-game sweep of the New York Liberty in the semifinals.View evidenceHide evidence

As statedfirst Finals appearance in 13 years; fourth trip overall

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Claim 2 of 4Not checkedAtlanta defeated New York 85-83 to secure its spot in the Finals, with Angel Reese scoring 22 points, Rhyne Howard 21, Jordin Canada 19 points and 11 assists, and DeWanna Bonner adding 13 points and 13 rebounds.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 3 of 4Not checkedThe Dream overcame the absence of Allisha Gray, who missed her second consecutive game after a finger injury in Game 1, and the story says Atlanta has leaned on depth and veteran leadership throughout the postseason.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 4 of 4Not checkedThe article says the Dream previously reached the Finals in 2010, 2011 and 2013 but lost each time, and that this year’s Finals are scheduled to begin Oct. 17.View evidenceHide evidence

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