The New York Liberty face a challenging situation as they return home for Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals, trailing 2-0 against the Atlanta Dream. After a 101-98 overtime loss in Game 2, the Liberty must win three consecutive games to advance to the WNBA Finals, a feat never accomplished in league history. Confusion arose in the final seconds of overtime when Liberty star Breanna Stewart was unsure if the team had a timeout, which could have allowed them to advance the ball. The head official later confirmed they did have a timeout, but it was too late to change the outcome. Atlanta, led by Angel Reese and Jordin Canada, has been dominant, forcing numerous turnovers and winning all their playoff games so far. The Dream are one win away from their first Finals appearance since 2013, even without injured star Allisha Gray. Game 3 is crucial for the Liberty’s survival in the series.
QUESTION: How might the outcome of this series impact the future strategies of both the New York Liberty and the Atlanta Dream?
A disputed timeout leaves the Liberty reeling as they fall to Atlanta in OT, down 2-0
