Game RecapsSaturday, Oct 10, 2026

The Dream finished off the Liberty with an 85-83 win in Game 3 to advance to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2013.

We're breaking down how the Dream and Valkyries match up as they vie for their first WNBA title.

After a year away, Ben Simmons returned to the hardwood on Saturday.

With their season on the line Friday night, the Liberty are moving past the controversial end to their Game 2 overtime loss to the Dream.

Dream All-Star guard Allisha Gray will remain out for Friday's Game 3 against the Liberty because of a finger injury.

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Eliminations are on the line for both WNBA playoff semifinal Game 3s. What does each team need to focus on?

Philadelphia 76ers star Jaylen Brown discussed how he feels heading into a matchup with the Boston Celtics, his former team, after experiencing a change of scenery in the offseason.

The Boston Celtics overwhelmed the Philadelphia 76ers 144-106 at TD Garden on Saturday, October 10, as Paul George made his debut for Boston following his trade from Philadelphia in a deal involving Jaylen Brown. The result came with Philadelphia missing several notable players, including LeBron James, Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Anfernee […] The post Celtics crush 76ers in Paul George’s debut appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Indiana Pacers 119-117 in a preseason game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday, October 10, earning a narrow road victory after holding off a late Indiana comeback. Atlanta improved to 2-1 in the preseason and 2-0 away from home, while Indiana fell to 1-1 overall. The Hawks built their advantage through […] The post Hawks edge Pacers in preseason thriller appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Ja Morant’s first preseason game with Portland was a mixed bag. His attitude apparently hasn’t been. Morant finished with eight points, five assists and four turnovers in 19 minutes Wednesday while starting alongside Damian Lillard, but Jason Quick of The Athletic reports that the more encouraging development has been how comfortable Morant looks in his […] The post Damian Lillard says Ja Morant not just pretending to be happy in Portland appeared first on Hoops Wire.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 07: Devin Booker #15 of the Phoenix Suns looks on against the Chicago Bulls during the first half of the preseason game at the United Center on October 07, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Daniel Bartel/Getty Images) | Getty Images A good old-fashioned San Antonio vs. Phoenix (p...

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 28: Jayson Tatum #0 and Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics pose for photos during Boston Celtics Media Day at Auerbach Center on September 28, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images BOSTON — The Celtics will start Jayson Tatum...

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 10: VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket during the game against the Boston Celtics on October 10, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty ...

PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 27: Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Round One Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 27, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage...

MACAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 9: Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets jumps the opening tip against Morez Johnson Jr. #14 of the Dallas Mavericks during the 2026 Macao Games on October 9, 2026 at The Venetian Arena in Macao, China. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 13: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors looks to drive to the basket pasZach LaVine #8 of the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on March 13, 2025 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty...

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 5: Ebuka Okorie #23 of the Detroit Pistons is interviewed after the game against the Phoenix Suns during a preseason game on October 5, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) |...

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 8: Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dylan Cardwell #32 of the Sacramento Kings and Matisse Thybulle #26 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on during the game on October 8, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 20...

QUEBEC CITY, CANADA - OCTOBER 03: Immanuel Quickley #5 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball past Davion Mitchell #2 of the Miami Heat during the first half in a preseason NBA game at the Videotron Centre on October 3, 2026 in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images) | Get...

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 02: Vj Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers a three point basket during the third quarter of a game against the Boston Celtics in Game Seven of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at TD Garden on May 02, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: James Wiseman #35 of the New York Knicks looks to pass as Felix Okpara #34 of the Washington Wizards defends during the second half at Madison Square Garden on October 08, 2026 in New York City. The Wizards won 111-109. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images The...

SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 19: Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns plays defense during the game against De'Aaron Fox #4 of the San Antonio Spurs on March 19, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Imag...

Sandro Mamukelashvili was one of the many Los Angeles Lakers’ additions this summer and through three preseason games, he is already showing why. Mamukelashvili finished with 19 points, three rebounds and four assists in the Lakers’ victory over the Sacramento Kings Thursday night and in three games is averaging 14 points and 3.7 assists while […]

Former Celtics teammates looked like total strangers in first matchup against each other.

The NBA preseason is a great time to work out some kinks, give reserves more opportunities to thrive, and for players to get their legs back under them. The Detroit Pistons did most of that in their first preseason win over the Phoenix Suns. Detroit travels to the nation’s capital in a matchup with 2026 […]

Angel Reese is now headed to her first WNBA Finals, and her Atlanta Dream teammate Dewanna Bonner made sure to commemorate it.

The Spurs look to bounce back against the Suns.

The Atlanta Dream is a team with a diverse set of players, both in terms of gameplay and personality. This was quite evident in Game 3 of the semifinals against the New York Liberty, as even after their remarkable win, fans couldn’t stop talking about two Atlanta players who reacted very differently to an incident during the game.

Jordin Canada felt counted out. She said it after Game 1 against the Liberty, and then she went out and made the doubters think twice for the rest of the semifinals.