Entering Game 3 of the 2023 WNBA Finals, the Aces were in complete control of the best-of-five series, holding a 2-0 lead after a couple of dominant wins in Las Vegas. Then, everything changed.
The Liberty stayed alive with an 87-73 victory at home behind strong showings from Jonquel Jones (27 points, eight rebounds, three assists, three blocks, two steals) and Breanna Stewart (20 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, two blocks). New York looked much more like itself after two disappointing performances.
However, the biggest storyline of Game 3 was Chelsea Gray's injury. The Aces guard appeared to suffer a left foot injury in the fourth quarter, hopping back to the locker room and sitting out the rest of the contest.
Can Las Vegas capture back-to-back titles if Gray is stuck on the bench for Game 4? Or has the momentum already shifted too far in New York's direction?
Here is everything you need to know about Aces vs Liberty, including TV and streaming options for the game.
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What time is Aces vs Liberty tonight?
- Date: Wednesday, Oct. 18
- Time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT
Aces vs Liberty will tip off around 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 18. The game will be played at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.
What channel is Aces vs Liberty on?
- Date: Wednesday, Oct. 18
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live streaming: Sling TV
Aces vs Liberty will air on ESPN. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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WNBA Finals schedule 2023
If the Liberty win Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, Game 5 will be played at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. The Aces have home-court advantage in the series because they earned the No. 1 overall seed in the WNBA Playoffs after finishing with a 34-6 record during the regular season.
| Date | Game | Time (ET)/Result | TV channel |
| Oct. 8 | Game 1 | Aces 99, Liberty 82 | ABC |
| Oct. 11 | Game 2 | Aces 104, Liberty 76 | ESPN |
| Oct. 15 | Game 3 | Liberty 87, Aces 73 | ABC |
| Oct. 18 | Game 4 | 8 p.m. | ESPN |
| Oct. 20 | Game 5* | 9 p.m. | ESPN |
*If necessary
Aces' path to 2023 WNBA Finals
First round
(1) Las Vegas Aces vs (8) Chicago Sky — Aces win 2-0
| Date | Game | Result |
| Sept. 13 | Game 1 | Aces 87, Sky 59 |
| Sept. 17 | Game 2 | Aces 92, Sky 70 |
Semifinals
(1) Las Vegas Aces vs (4) Dallas Wings — Aces win 3-0
| Date | Game | Result |
| Sept. 24 | Game 1 | Aces 97, Wings 83 |
| Sept. 26 | Game 2 | Aces 91, Wings 84 |
| Sept. 29 | Game 3 | Aces 64, Wings 61 |
Liberty's path to 2023 WNBA Finals
First round
(2) New York Liberty vs (7) Washington Mystics — Liberty win 2-0
| Date | Game | Result |
| Sept. 15 | Game 1 | Liberty 90, Mystics 75 |
| Sept. 19 | Game 2 | Liberty 90, Mystics 85 (OT) |
Semifinals
(2) New York Liberty vs (3) Connecticut Sun — Liberty win 3-1
| Date | Game | Result |
| Sept. 24 | Game 1 | Sun 78, Liberty 63 |
| Sept. 26 | Game 2 | Liberty 84, Sun 77 |
| Sept. 29 | Game 3 | Liberty 92, Sun 81 |
| Oct. 1 | Game 4 | Liberty 87, Sun 84 |