Valkyries stars tell fans to ‘call in sick’ for Game 6 as early WNBA Finals tipoff sparks fan reaction
The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries will play Game 6 at 12:30 p.m. ET on Thursday

TL;DR
- WNBA Finals Game 6 between Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries moved to 12:30 p.m. ET on Thursday.
- Reason for move: State Farm Arena needs time to prepare for an evening NBA game.
- Early start time poses challenges for fans, especially in California (9:30 a.m. PT).
- Valkyries lead the series 3-2 after winning Game 5.
- Critics argue the game deserves a prime-time slot, with some players joking about fans calling in sick.
- Despite scheduling issues, fan dedication to the Valkyries remains high.