What happened: Golden State is two days out from its WNBA Finals opener. The club put out a home-crowd call centered on Ballhalla ahead of the series start.

Why it matters: The berth caps a rapid rise for a second-year expansion side into a title round. Holding the opener at home offers an early chance to set the tone before the series moves.

What to watch: Tip-off opens the Finals slate at Chase Center. Matchup details and game-day availability follow as the opener nears.