WNBA Semifinal: Dream Face Liberty Without Allisha Gray

The Atlanta Dream are set to play the New York Liberty in Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals, but they will be without their leading scorer Allisha Gray, who is sidelined due to an injury. The game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN.

Gray was injured during the first half of Game 1 but had previously contributed seven points before leaving the game. The Dream managed to secure a 92-82 victory despite her absence, showcasing a strong performance in the third quarter where they outscored the Liberty 32-15. Coach Karl Smesko acknowledged the challenge of missing Gray, emphasizing her unique skills as a player.

In her place, DeWanna Bonner, a recent acquisition, delivered a motivating halftime speech that energized the team. The Dream have not lost in the postseason and are currently favored to win the WNBA title. Meanwhile, the Liberty will need to improve their bench performance after a lackluster showing in Game 1, where they scored only six points from substitutes.