Dream vs Valkyries Game 6 bumped from prime time to Thursday afternoon but WNBA stays silent on why
The WNBA moved a potential WNBA Finals clincher to 12:30 p.m. Thursday at State Farm Arena but still hasn't explained why it left prime time.
TL;DR
- WNBA Finals Game 6 moved from prime time to a weekday afternoon (12:30 p.m. ET).
- The move was made to accommodate an Atlanta Hawks NBA game at State Farm Arena.
- The WNBA has not publicly explained the reasoning behind the scheduling change or considered alternatives.
- The Golden State Valkyries lead the series 3-2 and can win the championship in Game 6.
- Atlanta needs to win to force a Game 7 on Saturday.
- The decision impacts fans' ability to watch live due to work and school schedules.
- Commissioner Cathy Engelbert cited the success of sellout crowds in the larger arena as a reason for keeping the game in Atlanta.