Dream say WNBA finals concerns went unheeded as teams prepare for 12.30pm Thursday start
Summary
The Atlanta Dream said their concerns about a scheduling conflict for the WNBA Finals were not addressed, as they prepare to host the Golden State Valkyries in Game 6 at 12:30 p.m. EDT Thursday. Golden State leads the best-of-seven series 3-2, and the game will start at 9:30 a.m. in California because the Atlanta Hawks play at State Farm Arena Thursday night.Key Facts
- The Dream usually play at Gateway Center Arena, which holds about 3,500 people.
- The Dream moved their two home Finals games so far to State Farm Arena, which seats more than 17,000.
- The Dream said they raised concerns about the potential conflict with NBA games months ago and repeated them during the playoffs.
- The team did not specify who received its concerns or what exact solutions it proposed.
- The WNBA, NBA, Dream, Valkyries, and broadcast partners discussed the venue problem over the weekend.
- The Dream said an afternoon start was the best option available.
- Golden State players Kiah Stokes and Veronica Burton encouraged fans to take time off work to watch the game.
- Atlanta's Allisha Gray said the team was focused on winning regardless of the start time.
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