WNBA Finals' 12:30 p.m. Game 6 tipoff draws criticism

An NBA game that night squeezed the schedule.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

What happened: The league moved Thursday's game from 8 p.m. ET to 12:30 p.m. ET after shifting it to a larger arena. Fans and former players criticized the weekday afternoon start.

Why it matters: The move allowed more fans to attend, and the game sold out. An 80-69 result sent the championship series to a deciding seventh game.

By the numbers: The Game 6 winner led 32-15 after the first quarter and 46-26 at halftime.

What to watch: Game 7 is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 31, at 8 p.m. ET.

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