Dream owners blame entire arena saga on WNBA leadership in letter
SFGATE • • sports
Key Points:
- Atlanta Dream owners expressed frustration over the scheduling of Game 6 of the WNBA Finals, criticizing the midday Thursday start time and the requirement to clear the arena early for an NBA game.
- Despite playing home games at the larger State Farm Arena instead of their usual smaller venue, the Dream have not played a Finals game in their true home arena, and concerns about scheduling conflicts with NBA games were raised to the league months ago but not adequately addressed.
- The Golden State Valkyries lead the series 3-2 and could clinch the championship in Game 6, which is set for 12:30 p.m. local time, an inconvenient hour for many Bay Area fans.
- Dream ownership thanked the Atlanta Hawks for allowing use of their arena but did not extend similar appreciation to the WNBA, highlighting a lack of urgency from the league in resolving scheduling conflicts.
- If the Dream win Game 6, the Finals will extend to a Game 7 in San Francisco, ensuring the championship celebration occurs on a proper court, avoiding potential logistical issues for the Valkyries.
