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 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 face the Las Vegas Aces. 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, putting serious pressure on Las Vegas on Friday.