The Atlanta Dream earned a 95-84 road win over the New York Liberty on Monday, with Breanna Stewart delivering a game-high 27 points and 14 rebounds for New York in the loss. Jordin Canada led Atlanta with 19 points, nine assists and three steals as the Dream moved to 29-14.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter: Liberty 24, Dream 23

New York took a one-point edge into the second period after a closely contested opening 10 minutes. The Liberty scored 24 points in the quarter, while Atlanta stayed within range with 23 and kept the game in the balance.

Second Quarter: Dream 18, Liberty 14

Atlanta took control before halftime by holding New York to 14 second-quarter points. The Dream’s four-point advantage in the period turned the Liberty’s one-point lead into a 41-38 Atlanta halftime advantage.

Third Quarter: Dream 32, Liberty 24

The decisive stretch came in the third quarter, when Atlanta outscored New York 32-24. That eight-point edge extended the Dream’s lead to 73-62 entering the fourth and gave the visitors the margin they needed.

Fourth Quarter: Dream 22, Liberty 22

The teams played even at 22 points apiece in the final period. New York was unable to reduce the deficit after the third-quarter swing, and Atlanta closed out the 11-point victory at Barclays Center.

Key Performers

Jordin Canada, Atlanta Dream: Canada paced the Dream with 19 points and added a game-high nine assists along with three steals. Her playmaking helped Atlanta generate enough efficient offense to finish at 47.8% from the field.

Angel Reese, Atlanta Dream: Reese led Atlanta on the glass with 10 rebounds. The Dream collected 32 total rebounds and overcame a rebounding deficit through stronger shooting and a significant edge at the free-throw line.

Breanna Stewart, New York Liberty: Stewart was the game’s leading scorer with 27 points and posted 14 rebounds for a double-double. She accounted for a major share of New York’s production in a game where the Liberty finished 7-for-29 from three-point range.

Leonie Fiebich, New York Liberty: Fiebich recorded a team-high six assists as New York finished with 23 assists on 30 made field goals.

NerdSports Stat: Atlanta won by 11 despite recording six fewer assists than New York, 17 to 23; the Dream made the difference with a 23-17 advantage in made free throws.

Game Analysis

Atlanta’s efficiency separated the teams. The Dream shot 32-for-67 from the field, good for 47.8%, compared with New York’s 30-for-71, or 42.3%. Atlanta also made 23 of 30 free throws, while the Liberty went 17-for-23.

Three-point shooting was a challenge on both sides, but it was especially costly for New York. The Liberty made seven of 29 attempts from beyond the arc, while Atlanta converted eight of 28. That one-make difference was supplemented by Atlanta’s advantage at the foul line and its 32-point third quarter.

New York did have productive ball movement and a 40-32 rebounding advantage, but Atlanta’s third-quarter execution changed the game. The Dream used that period to expand a three-point halftime lead to 11, then matched the Liberty point for point over the final 10 minutes.

What the Result Means

Atlanta improved to 29-14 with the road victory, while New York fell to 26-17. The teams will meet again on Wednesday, September 23, giving the Liberty an immediate opportunity to respond after the Dream took this matchup in Brooklyn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Atlanta Dream vs New York Liberty game on September 21, 2026?

Atlanta Dream defeated New York Liberty 95-84 on September 21, 2026.

How many points did Breanna Stewart score?

Breanna Stewart scored 27 points; her individual shooting percentage was not provided in the available box score.

What are Atlanta Dream’s standings after this game?

After the win, Atlanta Dream sits 29-14 in the Eastern Conference.

Who was the best player in the game?

Breanna Stewart was the standout performer with 27 points and 14 rebounds.