High pressure moments test you and your resolve. The temperature rises and things become more difficult. If you’re able to withstand the heat and display some grit, you can put yourself in great position to succeed. And once you’re in position, you can control your own destiny.
The New York Liberty opened this two-game set with the Atlanta Dream with a chance to dramatically improve their playoff odds. Both teams came into the night tied in the standings and tied in the season series. New York started strong and withstood a late Dream rally to come away with a critical 80-70 victory on Friday night in Atlanta.