The WNBA finals are a basketball wonderland – unless you’re part of the Maga machine

The Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries are tied at two games apiece following four absorbing contests in the WNBA finals at State Farm Arena. The series has unfolded against a backdrop of broader cultural divisions in the United States, touching on debates surrounding the national anthem.

The event drew notable attention when actress and Tyler Perry leading lady Crystal Renee performed the national anthem prior to a finals clash in Atlanta, highlighting the intersection of sports, entertainment, and national discourse.