Two WNBA playoff semifinals are on the schedule Friday, Oct. 9, with both series reaching Game 3. The New York Liberty welcome Atlanta to their home floor, though Atlanta loses a key piece as guard Allisha Gray is ruled out with an injury. The Liberty lead the series and play at home.

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