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Dream say WNBA finals concerns went unheeded as teams prepare for 12.30pm Thursday start
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- The Atlanta Dream expressed frustration that their concerns about scheduling conflicts for the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena were ignored, leading to a Game 6 start time of 12:30pm EDT on Thursday, conflicting with an NBA game at the same venue.
- The Dream have been playing their home finals games at State Farm Arena, which holds over 17,000 fans, instead of their usual 3,500-capacity Gateway Center Arena to accommodate increased interest.
- The scheduling means Golden State Valkyries fans in California will watch Game 6 at 9:30am local time, with the Valkyries leading the series 3-2.
- Despite the challenges, the Dream emphasized their commitment to winning and recognized that playing at State Farm Arena provided a world-class stage for the historic series.
- Both teams are rallying fan support, with Valkyries players encouraging fans to call in sick to watch the game, while Dream players remain focused on securing a victory regardless of the unusual start time.
