What happened: Atlanta Dream ownership published an open letter to Atlanta saying it raised concerns with the WNBA about scheduling conflicts when the league finalized playoff dates and times about two months ago. The letter follows the league's Finals schedule putting Game 6 in a 12:30 p.m. ET Thursday slot.

Why it matters: The midday start comes from a Hawks home date at State Farm Arena, and the Dream's letter puts the dispute on the record while the series is live. Golden State can clinch its first title in Game 6, so Atlanta plays an elimination game at an hour its owners say they warned against. The letter adds to the Dream owners' earlier claim that their arena concerns went unheeded.

What to watch: Game 6 tips Thursday at 12:30 p.m. ET in Atlanta, with the Dream facing elimination.