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Gabby Williams: WNBA Finals Timing Debate
Gabby Williams says 2024 WNBA Finals Game 6 timing didn't affect Golden State Valkyries' loss.
In brief
Gabby Williams says 2024 WNBA Finals Game 6 timing didn't affect Golden State Valkyries' loss. Gabby Williams states the revised Game 6 timing at State Farm Arena did not cause Golden State Valkyries' loss in WNBA Finals. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.
WNBA Finals Game 6 Setup
Golden State Valkyries led 3-2 in the 2024 wnba finals series before game six.
Venue and Timing Debate
Atlanta Dream and league moved game to state farm arena due to gateway center arena capacity issues.
Game 6 Timing Concerns
Game six started at 12:30 pm instead of the usual time due to last-minute logistics.
Gabby Williams' Response
Williams said the game timing and venue didn't matter by game six, focusing on team spiraling thoughts.
“I was worried about a lot of other things. Honestly, the time and the place didn’t matter too much by game six.”
Timing Impact on Game
Williams denied the timing affected the game, stating winning would have caused arena conflict.
“No, not at all. The only thing would have been like if we were to have won the ceremony; that would have been unfortunate, but a good thing we just did.”
Game 7 Outcome
Golden State Valkyries won game seven 68-63 to secure their second championship.
The bottom line
Gabby Williams states the revised Game 6 timing at State Farm Arena did not cause Golden State Valkyries' loss in WNBA Finals.
