I know, I know, but hear me out...
I don't want them to do this today, but over the next week or so, the Atlanta Dream has to force the refs to foul them out.
The top six players have to force them to sit them all on the bench, if not throw them out of the game.
Previously, they would just sit Angel on the bench, but the rest of the team would fight through it. So, now, it's all of them. But, they aren't putting them in foul trouble, they are putting them in confusion.
They doubt themselves and what they can do on the floor. That's purposeful. The point is to take them out of the game, while creating compelling ball by watching them try to fight back.
If the team is fouled out, the average and neutral fan is going to turn the channel. They have to screw up the ratings in order for the refs call the game fairly enough for them to play the full four quarters.
They need to make the neutral fan start complaining about how any game the Dream play in is both ugly and predictable, partially because of the refs.
They have to mess with the money.
I know what I'm asking, but begging and negotiating has not worked.