New York Liberty Dominate Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of WNBA Playoffs

Leonie Fiebich scores a career-high 21 points as Liberty take commanding lead in first-round series.

Rookie Leonie Fiebich led the Liberty with 21 points, shooting 7-for-8 from the floor, including four 3-pointers.
Breanna Stewart added 20 points, 11 rebounds, and three blocks to secure the Liberty's 83-69 victory over the Dream.
New York Liberty never trailed during the game, opening with an 18-point lead in the first quarter and maintaining control throughout.
Liberty guard Courtney Vandersloot set a new WNBA playoff assist record, surpassing Sue Bird with her 365th career playoff assist.
Game 2 of the best-of-three series is scheduled for Tuesday in New York, where the Liberty can clinch the series with a win.