Atlanta Dream Fans Energize Team to Historic Game 6 Win

Atlanta Dream fans demonstrated their loyalty on Thursday by filling State Farm Arena at 12:30 p.m. ET for Game 6 of the WNBA Finals. Their enthusiastic support boosted the Dream’s confidence, contributing to their 80-69 victory over the Golden State Valkyries. This win leveled the series at 3-3 and set the stage for a historic Game 7 on Saturday, October 31, marking the first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history.

Angel Reese played a standout game, setting a new record for the most rebounds in a WNBA Finals series with 78. Her performance also included four double-doubles, ranking as the second-most in league history. Reese scored 15 points, grabbed 14 rebounds, and made six assists on Thursday.

“Every time we’ve thrown the first punch, we’ve won the game. Just being able to set the tone early,” Reese stated after the game. “We ain’t have everybody come out at 12:30 for no reason. We appreciate the fans’ support on a weekday. They supported us every single day, every single game. We wanted to make sure we ended this right here.”

The crowd of over 17,000 fans at State Farm Arena received praise for their role in the Dream’s dominant performance in Game 6. The team wanted to secure a win for these dedicated fans.

This game was the last home match of the season for Atlanta, as the Finals will conclude at Chase Center in San Francisco, California, with Game 7 set for the weekend.

The packed arena on Thursday was no surprise, given the consistent support Atlanta fans have shown throughout the season. Their dedication has been a key factor in the organization securing a multi-year agreement with State Farm Arena to host all of the Dream’s regular season games there. Next season, all 25 regular season games will take place at State Farm Arena, a significant upgrade from the Gateway Center Arena, which has a capacity of about 3,500.