The 2023 WNBA playoffs continue on Friday night with a pair of crucial Game 3s in the semifinals. Following a Game 1 loss at home to the Connecticut Sun, the New York Liberty bounced back to take Game 2 thanks to a surprise defensive maneuver. Will their new-found zone defense prove as effective in a pivotal Game 3?
Later on, the defending champion Las Vegas Aces will have a chance to get back to the Finals. They took the first two games at home against the Dallas Wings, though they had to fend off a late comeback attempt in Game 2 and were not fully comfortable until the final buzzer. Can they go on the road and complete the sweep?
While the first round was a best-of-three series, all remaining matchups will now be best-of-five with a 2-2-1 format. That means the higher seed hosts Games 1, 2, and 5, if necessary.
Playoff bracket
Series hubs
Semifinals schedule (best-of-five)
All games on ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC are streaming on fubo (try for free).
Sunday, Sept. 24 — Game 1s
- Sun 78, Liberty 63 (Sun lead 1-0)
- Aces 97, Wings 83 (Aces lead 1-0)
Tuesday, Sept. 26 — Game 2s
- Liberty 84, Sun 77 (Series tied 1-1)
- Aces 91, Wings 84 (Aces lead 2-0)
Friday, Sept. 29 — Game 3s
- New York Liberty at Connecticut Sun, 7:30…
