The Atlanta Dream are moving Games 3 and 4 to State Farm Arena, with a scheduling adjustment also affecting the Atlanta Hawks’ home opener.
In a significant development for Atlanta basketball, the Dream will play Games 3 and 4 at State Farm Arena, according to WSB-TV reporter Zach Klein.
Game 3 has been moved to Wednesday, October 21, at 8 p.m. ET, while Game 4 remains scheduled for Saturday, October 24, but will now tip off at 1 p.m. ET.
The change also impacts the Hawks’ home opener, which is now scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET.
The coordination between the Dream, Hawks and State Farm Arena is an impressive example of collaboration between Atlanta’s professional basketball organizations. With both teams sharing the arena, accommodating a playoff series while managing the NBA schedule requires flexibility and cooperation.
For the Dream, playing at State Farm Arena provides an opportunity to bring their postseason action to one of Atlanta’s premier basketball venues. The schedule adjustment also underscores the growing visibility of women’s basketball and the importance of making room for the WNBA’s biggest moments.
Updated Atlanta Dream Playoff Schedule
| Game | Date | Start time | Venue |
| Game 3 | Wednesday, October 21 | 8 p.m. ET | State Farm Arena |
| Game 4 | Saturday, October 24 | 1 p.m. ET | State Farm Arena |
Hawks update: Atlanta’s home opener is now scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET.
A Win for Atlanta Basketball
The most encouraging part of this development is the willingness of the organizations to work together. Rather than treating the NBA and WNBA schedules as competing priorities, the Hawks and the Dream are finding a way to accommodate both teams.
Now, the focus shifts back to the court. The Dream have a postseason opportunity in front of them, and their fans will have a chance to support the team at State Farm Arena.
What do you think? Should more NBA and WNBA teams coordinate their schedules and venues to give women’s basketball greater visibility, or should the leagues keep their scheduling priorities separate?
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