Photos: Atlanta Dream fall to New York Liberty in playoff opener

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Photos: Atlanta Dream fall to New York Liberty in playoff opener

The Dream dropped Game 1 of their WNBA playoff series to the Liberty, 83-69, on Sunday.

New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) is defended by Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (10) during the first half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada (3) is defended by New York Liberty guard Courtney Vandersloot (22) during the first half of a WNBA first round game 1 playoff basketball game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

New York Liberty forward Nyara Sabally (8) is defended by Atlanta Dream center Tina Charles (31) during the first half of a WNBA first round game 1 playoff basketball game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) defends Atlanta Dream center Tina Charles (31) during the first half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

New York Liberty guard Courtney Vandersloot (22) drives to the basket during the first half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Atlanta Dream, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) celebrates after a 3-point basket during the first half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Atlanta Dream, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

Atlanta Dream head coach Tanisha Wright reacts during the first half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the New York Liberty, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

New York Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello, center, reacts during the first half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Atlanta Dream, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

Atlanta Dream guard Haley Jones (13) drives between New York Liberty forwards Breanna Stewart (30) and Leonie Fiebich, front right, during the second half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) shoots a layup during the second half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Atlanta Dream, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

Atlanta Dream forward Laeticia Amihere (7) is defended by New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones, right, during the second half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

Atlanta Dream forward Laeticia Amihere (7) drives upcourt during the second half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the New York Liberty, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

Atlanta Dream guard Haley Jones (13) is defended by New York Liberty forward Kennedy Burke (2) during the second half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

Atlanta Dream forward Laeticia Amihere (7) is defended by New York Liberty forward Nyara Sabally (8) during the second half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) shoots over Atlanta Dream forward Nia Coffey (12) during the second half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones (35) is defended by Atlanta Dream forward Lorela Cubaj (19) and guard Rhyne Howard (10) during the second half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

Atlanta Dream guard Haley Jones (13) drives around New York Liberty guard Courtney Vandersloot (22) during the second half of a a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (10) is defended by New York Liberty forward Leonie Fiebich (13) during the second half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

Atlanta Dream guard Maya Caldwell (33) is defended by New York Liberty forward Kayla Thornton (5) during the second half of a a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) is defended by Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada (3) during the first half of a a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

New York Liberty forward Betnijah Laney-Hamilton (44) is defended by Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15) during the first half of a a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

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New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) is defended by Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (10) during the first half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

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