Atlanta Dream ownership: Midday Game 6 slot ‘not what we fought for’

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Atlanta Dream’s ownership said the 12:30 p.m. Thursday start for Game 6 of the WNBA Finals was “not what we fought for” in an open letter to fans.Game 6 was moved from its original 8 p.m. tip to accommodate the Atlanta Hawks’ game against the Cleveland Cavaliers later that night. The Hawks moved their start to 8 p.m.It is the second time the Hawks have adjusted their start time for the Dream’s finals run. On Saturday, the Hawks moved tip to 8:30 p.m. so State Farm Arena could host Game 4, a 67-62 loss to the Golden State Valkyries.RELATED: Atlanta Dream finalize plans with State Farm Arena to host Game 6 of WNBA FinalsState Farm Arena is not the Dream’s home arena this season. The team just completed its final season at Gateway Center Arena, which holds 3,500 fans compared to State Farm Arena’s 17,000. The Dream have played every playoff game at State Farm Arena and will move there full-time next season.“As much as we have great affection and nos