Another tough loss for the Atlanta Dream

The Atlanta Dream faced the New York Liberty on Friday August 11, 2017 at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta

Tonight's starting lineup vs. the @nyliberty:

G: @Layshiac | @Sykes_20
F: @tiphayes3 | @s8nt20
C: @E_Williams_1

💪🏀🤗 #RWTD10 pic.twitter.com/KRhm5VdbSJ

— Atlanta Dream (@AtlantaDream) August 11, 2017

In the first quarter Tiffany Hayes put  a 3 -pointer on the scoreboard for the Atlanta Dream.

Tiffany Hayes opens the scoring from downtown on League Pass! pic.twitter.com/fa1kYLqzKl

— WNBA (@WNBA) August 11, 2017

At halftime, the Liberty lead the Dream 47-34.

2Q: Liberty leads @nyliberty vs @AtlantaDream
47 – 34#rwtd10 pic.twitter.com/YhFkXq7v86

— chicksintosports (@chicksintosport) August 12, 2017

At the half, Tiffany Hayes had a team high of 7 points & 3 rebounds.

Halftime: @AtlantaDream 34 | @nyliberty 47@tiphayes3 with a team-high 7 pts & 3 rebs at the half! @E_Williams_1: 5 pts & 3 rebs. #RWTD10 pic.twitter.com/aMEHxdPvE1

— Atlanta Dream (@AtlantaDream) August 12, 2017

At 3rd quarter the Atlanta Dream lagged behind the Liberty 14 points.

3Q: @AtlantaDream: 53 | @nyliberty 67@tiphayes3 with a team-high 11 pts & 3 rebs. #RWTD10 #WatchMeWork pic.twitter.com/Nq0lGpNsQl

— Atlanta Dream (@AtlantaDream) August 12, 2017

With a W on the line to break the 5 game losing streak.  The Atlanta’s Dream win became deflated with a 77-83 loss against the New York Liberty.

Final: Tough Loss–Welp😪soo Close but so FAR😒@nyliberty vs @AtlantaDream
83 – 77#RWTD10 pic.twitter.com/6ydx5mMvvX

— chicksintosports (@chicksintosport) August 12, 2017

Brittany Sykes finished the game with a team high of 16 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.

Final: @AtlantaDream 77 | @nyliberty 83@Sykes_20 finished with a team-high 16 pts, 4 rebs & 3 asts! #RWTD10 #WatchMeWork pic.twitter.com/rUsIIYI4yn

— Atlanta Dream (@AtlantaDream) August 12, 2017

After the game Brittany Sykes and Layshiac Clarendon spoke about the tough loss.

Hear from #Atlanta Dream guards @Sykes_20 and @Layshiac postgame after tonight’s tough loss to the NY Liberty. #RWTD10 #WatchMeWork pic.twitter.com/cAAnbbNmCo

— Atlanta Dream (@AtlantaDream) August 12, 2017

 

Redemption time will be tonight!

Less than an hour till Tip-Off in San Antonio!@SAStars vs. @AtlantaDream in the 15th of 20 #WNBALive games.https://t.co/p7DqK0SoqW

— WNBA (@WNBA) August 12, 2017

The Atlanta  Dream will match-up against the San Antonio Stars at the AT&T center in San Antonio.