Leonie Fiebich leads Liberty to playoff victory over Dream in Game 1

In Game 1 of the WNBA playoffs, the New York Liberty faced off against the Atlanta Dream, securing an 83-69 victory. Leonie Fiebich was a standout performer, scoring a career-high 21 points with an impressive shooting percentage of 87.5%. Breanna Stewart contributed significantly with 20 points and 11 rebounds, helping the Liberty maintain control throughout the game. The Liberty established an early lead, scoring 13 points before the Dream could respond effectively. The first quarter saw the Liberty dominate, making 8 of 11 field goals and 5 of 6 from three-point range. In contrast, the Dream struggled, shooting only 35.3% from the field and failing to make any three-point attempts. Despite a brief resurgence sparked by Tina Charles, the Dream could not close the gap, trailing by double digits for most of the game. Fiebich's performance was particularly notable, as she scored 15 points in the first half alone, showcasing her shooting prowess. The Liberty went into halftime with a commanding 48-30 lead, having outperformed the Dream in both shooting accuracy and rebounding. With this victory, the Liberty are poised to sweep the best-of-three series with a win in the next game. The Dream, who had previously defeated the Liberty in their regular-season finale, will need to regroup quickly to avoid elimination in the playoffs.