The WNBA semifinal playoffs heat up as the Atlanta Dream face off against the New York Liberty in Game 2 tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. A critical storyline looms over this matchup, with Allisha Gray, the Dream's All-Star and leading scorer, sidelined due to a left hand injury.

In their previous encounter, the Dream managed a 92-82 victory despite losing Gray early in the game. Gray, who averaged 19.0 points per game during the season, struggled with her injury but still contributed seven points in just 11 minutes of play.

• Game 1 Highlights:
  • Dream's strong third quarter: Outscored Liberty 32-15.
  • DeWanna Bonner inspired the team with a halftime speech, leading to an incredible nine steals in the third quarter, resulting in 16 points off turnovers.
  • Jordin Canada led the Dream with 25 points and tied a franchise postseason record with five steals.
  • Bonner scored 23 points and grabbed nine rebounds, while Angel Reese added 17 points and four steals.

The Dream, currently the only unbeaten team this postseason, are on an eight-game winning streak (8-0 ATS) and are now favored at +180 to win the WNBA title. Meanwhile, the Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu scored a game-high 27 points in the opener but struggled with turnovers, highlighting the need for better bench performance.

As the teams gear up for this crucial matchup, the absence of Gray presents a significant challenge for the Dream, but they remain confident in their ability to step up and secure a series sweep.