COLLEGE PARK, Ga. — Breanna Stewart had 25 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton added 15 points and the short-handed New York Liberty beat the Atlanta Dream 78-61 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory.

New York (9-2) looks to extend its winning streak on Saturday against Connecticut (9-0).

Laney-Hamilton and Leonie Fiebich made 3-pointers on back-to-back possessions for a 61-51 lead early in the fourth quarter. Stewart and Jonquel Jones followed with baskets to make it four successful possessions for a 13-point lead, and the Liberty led by double figures the rest of the way.

Jones and Sabrina Ionescu each scored 10 points for New York (9-2). Ionescu made a 3-pointer in the first quarter to extend her streak of at least one 3 in 36 consecutive games, passing Shameka Christon for the longest streak in franchise history.

New York starting point guard Courtney Vandersloot did not play for personal reasons.

Allisha Gray scored 16 points, Aerial Powers added 13 and Rhyne Howard had 11 for Atlanta (4-4).

Atlanta was just 11-of-38 (29 per cent) from the field in the first half. New York led 38-32 behind 12 points from Stewart and 10 by Ionescu.

Breanna Stewart led the New York Liberty to their fifth consecutive victory over the Atlanta Dream with an impressive performance on the court. The Liberty, who have been on a hot streak as of late, were able to secure a 92-85 win against the Dream thanks to Stewart’s dominant play.

Stewart, who is widely regarded as one of the top players in the WNBA, showcased her skills in this game by scoring a team-high 25 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Her presence on both ends of the court was instrumental in helping the Liberty maintain their lead throughout the game and ultimately secure the win.

The victory over the Dream marks the fifth straight win for the Liberty, who have been on a roll recently. With Stewart leading the way, the team has been able to string together a series of impressive performances and climb up the standings in the WNBA.

Stewart’s leadership and talent have been key factors in the Liberty’s success this season. Her ability to score, rebound, and play solid defense has made her a valuable asset to the team, and her performance against the Dream was just another example of why she is considered one of the best players in the league.

As the Liberty continue their winning streak and look to make a push for the playoffs, fans can expect to see more standout performances from Breanna Stewart. With her guiding the way, the team is poised for success in the remainder of the season.