Game 6 of the WNBA Finals is set to tip off at 12:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, and the Atlanta Dream organization is absolutely not having it. They just dropped a statement to their fans, making it crystal clear this midday start time for a Finals game is a raw deal they actively fought against.
Two Months of Warnings, Ignored
This isn’t some last minute scramble. The Dream’s statement says they “raised concerns” a full two months ago with the WNBA about potential scheduling conflicts at State Farm Arena, where the Atlanta Hawks also play. You’d think the league would listen when a team is trying to avoid a clash, especially for the *Finals*. But nope. The Dream made it crystal clear: a midday game “is not what we would have chosen and not what we fought for.” Talk about a slap in the face when you are battling to keep your season alive, down 3-2 to the Valks.
A Finals Game Deserves Better
Think about it. A 12:30 p.m. ET game? For Game 6 of the WNBA Finals? That’s not prime time, that’s “catch it on your lunch break” time. The organization is “not thrilled” with this decision, and who could blame them? This isn’t just about a time slot, it’s about the respect for the game and the players on the biggest stage. We even saw Zendaya at the Finals, showing how much star power is watching. The Dream’s own head coach has already been calling out refs, so you know tensions are high. Now this? It adds another layer of drama and frustration to an already intense series.
So, the Dream now has to lace up for a crucial Game 6, with the Valks holding a 3-2 lead, all while dealing with a schedule they explicitly said they didn’t want. You can bet that midday tip-off is going to fuel them, adding another layer of fire to an already intense Finals. They need this win to stay alive and force a Game 7. It’s going to be a battle.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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