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WNBA Finals Game 6 gets midday start

First reported Oct 29, 11:19 AM ET · Latest Oct 31, 8:06 PM ET · Explainer updated Oct 29, 6:01 PM ET

Where things stand

Game 6 of the WNBA Finals is set for a 12:30 p.m. ET tip‑off, a schedule chosen so State Farm Arena can be reconfigured for the Atlanta Hawks’ game that night, Yahoo Sports reports.

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Facts

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Timeline

What changed: Gabby Williams addressed questions about the start time, confirming that the Dream forced a Game 7 by pushing the series to a decisive sixth game, Yahoo Sports reports.

Every report, newest first

  1. 'The hardest game that we will play': Everything on the line in WNBA Finals' historic Game 7 — ESPN

    By this point, there are no more surprises. All that's left is to crown a first-time champ in the Finals' first Game 7.

  2. Gabby Williams had the perfect response to questions about WNBA Finals Game 6 start time — Yahoo Sports

    The Dream forced a Game 7 in the WNBA Finals during a Thursday matinee.

  3. WNBA Finals Game 6 gets unusual midday start. Here’s the reason — Yahoo Sports

    The Valkyries can clinch their first WNBA title Thursday against the Dream, but Game 6 comes with an unusual 12:30 p.m. ET tip. The early start allows State Farm Arena to be flipped for the Atlanta Hawks’ game that night.

Questions

  • The reports do not explain how the unusual start time might impact television ratings, fan attendance, or team preparation. Open

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More: background

The series is tied, making Game 6 a potential championship clincher. The early start is intended to allow arena staff to flip the venue from a basketball setup for the WNBA to one suitable for the NBA later that evening.

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