Atlanta Dream (29-14, 14-5 Eastern Conference) at New York Liberty (26-17, 13-6 Eastern Conference)
New York; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta Dream will try to earn its 30th win this season when the Dream visit the New York Liberty.
The Liberty are 13-6 in conference games. New York ranks eighth in the WNBA with 38.7 points in the paint led by Breanna Stewart averaging 11.7.
The Dream are 14-5 in Eastern Conference play. Atlanta is eighth in the WNBA with 25.0 defensive rebounds per game led by Angel Reese averaging 7.5.
New York averages 10.3 made 3-pointers per game, 2.2 more made shots than the 8.1 per game Atlanta allows. Atlanta averages 5.0 more points per game (91.5) than New York gives up to opponents (86.5).
The teams play for the third time this season. The Dream won the last matchup 95-84 on Sept. 22. Jordin Canada scored 19 points to help lead the Dream to the win.
TOP PERFORMERS: Stewart is scoring 20.8 points per game and averaging 8.3 rebounds for the Liberty. Jonquel Jones is averaging 14.8 points and 8.5 rebounds over the last 10 games.
Reese is averaging 16.6 points, 12.3 rebounds and 1.8 steals for the Dream. Rhyne Howard is averaging 18.6 points and 3.6 rebounds while shooting 39.2% over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Liberty: 6-4, averaging 88.2 points, 36.8 rebounds, 21.1 assists, 6.3 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 45.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 84.7 points per game.
Dream: 8-2, averaging 96.5 points, 36.6 rebounds, 23.2 assists, 8.9 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 46.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 83.1 points.
INJURIES: Liberty: Satou Sabally: out for season (head).
Dream: Brionna Jones: out for season (leg).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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