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"WNBA hasn't earned prime time slotting" - Jason Whitlock blasts critics of controversial Finals schedule

The WNBA Finals face a scheduling hurdle as Game 6 is set for a 12:30 p.m. start on a Thursday.

League officials opted for this matinee slot at the primary arena rather than moving to a smaller facility, creating a difficult morning viewing window for West Coast supporters. Critics have voiced frustration over the timing, suggesting it diminishes the significance of a potential championship clincher.

Meanwhile, logistics experts warn that a quick arena turnover for a subsequent NBA game might force any title celebration off the main court and onto a practice surface. Jason Whitlock defended the decision, arguing the league has not yet earned prime-time placement, while Bill Simmons labeled the handling of the season as a failure of leadership.

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