Two WNBA playoff semifinals continue Friday, Oct. 9, with both series reaching Game 3. The New York Liberty host the Atlanta Dream, though Atlanta takes the floor shorthanded as guard Allisha Gray is ruled out with an injury. The Liberty are up in the series and play at home.

In the other semifinal, the Golden State Valkyries meet the Aces in Game 3. Golden State took Game 2 on the road and now sits one win from a Finals berth. The Valkyries used their full roster to beat the Aces in Game 2, creating a pivotal Friday matchup on Friday.