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Dream lead Liberty 1-0 in WNBA semifinals; Aces trail Valkyries 0-1

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 3:31 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Dream lead Liberty 1-0 in WNBA semifinals; Aces trail Valkyries 0-1

Summary

The Atlanta Dream hold a 1-0 series lead over the New York Liberty in the WNBA semifinals, while the Valkyries lead the Aces 1-0 following the first game in their series. Games are set to continue tomorrow. The playoff format has sparked debate about whether the best-of-three series adequately balances excitement and fairness for top-seeded teams.

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•Atlanta Dream lead New York Liberty 1-0 in semifinals.
•Valkyries up 1-0 against the Aces.
•Upcoming games will continue the playoff action tomorrow.
•Debate on best-of-three format for playoffs continues.

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3:31 PMYahoo Sports — Is best-of-3 really best? Plus: Can the Liberty core bounce back?

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No Offseason Newsletter 🏀 | This is The Athletic’s women’s basketball newsletter. Sign up here to receive No Offseason directly in your inbox. Morning! The Dream have a 1-0 edge on the Liberty in the semifinals, and the Valkyries lead the Aces 1-0. Play continues tomorrow. Coming up today: 3️⃣ Best playoff format? 👀 Who to watch 🏆 Wilson a sure thing? Let’s go. Playoffs: Should WNBA keep best-of-3 first round? The first round of the WNBA playoffs zoomed by. In 10 games, half of the eight-team pl
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Yahoo SportsOct 6, 2026, 3:31 PM
Is best-of-3 really best? Plus: Can the Liberty core bounce back?
No Offseason Newsletter 🏀 | This is The Athletic’s women’s basketball newsletter. Sign up here to receive No Offseason directly in your inbox. Morning! The Dream have a 1-0 edge on the Liberty in the semifinals, and the Valkyries lead the Aces 1-0. Play continues tomorrow. Coming up today: 3️⃣ Best playoff format? 👀 Who to watch 🏆 Wilson a sure thing? Let’s go. Playoffs: Should WNBA keep best-of-3 first round? The first round of the WNBA playoffs zoomed by. In 10 games, half of the eight-team pl

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