Atlanta Dream face elimination in Game 6 of WNBA Finals
Dream back at State Farm Arena for game 6 of finals
It's do or die for the Atlanta Dream this afternoon. Game 6 of the WNBA Finals will be played starting at 12:30 p.m. Thursday. They must win to keep their championship hopes alive. FOX 5 Atlanta's Kim Leoffler has the preview.
ATLANTA - The Atlanta Dream will try to keep their championship hopes alive Thursday when they face the Golden State Valkyries in Game 6 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena.
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The game is scheduled to tip off at 12:30 p.m. The Dream need a win to force a decisive Game 7. Players said they are focused on setting the tone early, bringing energy and executing the game plan.
"We know our backs are against the wall," one player said. "It’s win or go home."
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The excitement has spread beyond the team.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens called on the city to rally behind the Dream and asked businesses and teachers to give employees and students some flexibility to watch the game, which starts during the work and school day.
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