‘Not what we fought for’: Atlanta Dream owners say WNBA Finals concerns were ignored

The Atlanta Dream face the Golden State Valkyries in Game 6 of the WNBA Finals, but instead of a prime-time tip-off, the crucial match will be played at 12:30 p.m. ET due to scheduling conflicts at State Farm Arena. Dream ownership has expressed their dissatisfaction with how their concerns about the scheduling were handled, writing an open letter to the city and the team's fans.

In the letter, they stated that they had raised the concerns months ago, but they were not given the attention or urgency they deserved. The Dream have played all of their home playoff games at State Farm Arena, which has a larger seating capacity than their usual venue. This is the third time during the Finals that the schedule has had to be changed at the last minute, with previous adjustments occurring in the previous rounds.

Dream ownership thanked fans for their support and emphasized that the team has earned the right to be taken seriously. They expressed disappointment that the Game 6 is scheduled for a midday game on a Thursday, stating it is not what they fought for, but they still intend to keep building and winning, expecting opportunities that reflect the level of competition.