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Atlanta Dream criticizes on WNBA over Thursday afternoon Finals game
CNBC • • general
Key Points:
- The Atlanta Dream criticized the WNBA's decision to move Game 6 of the Finals to Thursday at 12:30 p.m. ET, citing concerns over the afternoon scheduling.
- The game was rescheduled from its original 8 p.m. start time to accommodate an NBA game featuring the Atlanta Hawks later that evening at State Farm Arena.
- The Dream's ownership stated they had raised concerns about potential scheduling conflicts with NBA games two months prior, but felt these were not adequately addressed.
- The owners suggested the league may have underestimated the Dream's chances of reaching the Finals and expressed disappointment with the decision.
- Despite their criticism, the Dream thanked the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena for making multiple schedule adjustments to support the Finals.
