WNBA Game Preview: New York Liberty (11-4) vs. Atlanta Dream (10-6)

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Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Venue: Gateway Center Arena, College Park, GA
Broadcast: WNBA League Pass, local affiliates

Team Snapshot

TeamRecordLast 5 GamesPPGRPGAPGFG%
New York Liberty11–4L-W-L-L-W85.237.621.144.8%
Atlanta Dream10–6L-L-W-W-L80.935.418.742.3%

Liberty are looking to stabilize after a rocky stretch, but remain one of the league’s most potent offenses.

Dream are 2–3 in their last five but boast a strong home record and a top-tier defense.

Key Players to Watch

New York Liberty

Breanna Stewart – 19.8 PPG, 8.6 RPG, 1.7 BPG
The reigning MVP continues to anchor both ends of the floor with elite versatility.

Sabrina Ionescu – 17.4 PPG, 6.2 APG, 39.7% 3PT
A dynamic playmaker and sharpshooter, Ionescu is the Liberty’s engine in transition.

Jonquel Jones – 13.1 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 51.3 FG%
Her interior presence and rebounding will be crucial against Atlanta’s physical frontcourt.

Atlanta Dream

Rhyne Howard – 18.3 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 2.1 SPG
A streaky scorer with explosive upside, Howard is Atlanta’s go-to option.

Allisha Gray – 15.2 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 44.2 FG%
Brings two-way toughness and perimeter scoring.

Cheyenne Parker-Tyus – 11.7 PPG, 6.8 RPG
A steady interior force who can stretch the floor and defend multiple positions.

Tactical Breakdown

Liberty’s Edge:

Superior ball movement and three-point shooting (league-best 9.8 3PM/game).

Stewart and Jones create matchup nightmares in the frontcourt.

Ionescu’s ability to control pace and spacing.

Dream’s X-Factors:

Defensive pressure and transition scoring.

Howard’s ability to heat up quickly and swing momentum.

Home-court energy and rebounding edge.

GAME ODDS

New York Liberty             – 4.5

Atlanta Dream                  165.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 28, 2025