It’s do-or-die time for the Las Vegas Aces.
Or was that the other night during Game 2?
After dropping Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals to the top-seeded New York Liberty, Vegas coach Becky Hammon told reporters Game 2 was a “must win.”
But that didn’t happen, as the Liberty again defended their home court.
Now it’s Game 3 in Vegas and the Aces have a very tall task in front of them: No team in the history of the WNBA playoffs has come back from an 0-2 deficit in a five-game series. And if the two-time defending league champions continue to give up wide-open layups, the chances of rewriting the record books do not look good.
A’ja Wilson has been her usual spectacular self, but needs her guards to step up. Meanwhile, can anyone slow down New York guard Sabrina Ionescu?
If the Aces win tonight, Game 4 is scheduled for Sunday.
Follow along for news and highlights from Game 3:
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When is Liberty at Aces Game 3?
The WNBA semifinal is scheduled for Friday in Paradise, Nevada.
What time is Liberty at Aces Game 3?
Opening tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET.
Where is Liberty at Aces Game 3?
The game will be played at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Paradise, Nevada.
How to watch Liberty at Aces Game 3
Game 3 of the best-of-five series will be on ESPN2. It can also be streamed on Fubo.
How to stream Liberty at Aces Game 3
Game 3 can be streamed on Fubo. In addition to local TV markets, the Liberty-Aces game also will be available on demand upon its conclusion on WNBA League Pass. Fans can get the WNBA League Pass by downloading the WNBA app.
WNBA playoff format
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The first round of the WNBA playoffs is a best-of-three series.
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The semifinals of the WNBA playoffs is a best-of-five series.
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The WNBA Finals are a best-of-five series.
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