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WNBA Finals Celebration on Shaky Ground?
27 Oct
Summary
- WNBA Finals Game 6 scheduled at State Farm Arena.
- Atlanta Hawks' NBA game creates tight turnaround.
- Celebration might move to practice court due to scheduling.
The WNBA Finals are facing a potential scheduling challenge at Atlanta's State Farm Arena. Game 6 of the championship series between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries is scheduled for Thursday. However, the arena is also slated to host an Atlanta Hawks NBA game later that evening.
This NBA game, featuring the Hawks against the Cleveland Cavaliers, has created a tight turnaround for arena staff. With only a few hours between the conclusion of the WNBA Finals game and the start of the NBA game, there are concerns that there may not be enough time to properly prepare the main court for a championship celebration.
As a result, discussions are underway regarding the possibility of moving the trophy presentation and on-court festivities to a practice court. This situation particularly affects the Atlanta Dream, who could be celebrating their first championship at home but might have to do so away from the main arena floor.
The Dream's usual home, the Gateway Center Arena, has a much smaller seating capacity compared to State Farm Arena, which is why they played Games 3 and 4 in their future home venue. The series is currently tied 2-2, with both teams vying for the title.
