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

In the other semifinal, the Golden State Valkyries take on Las Vegas Friday. Golden State took Game 2 on the road 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.