Atlanta Dream to play WNBA Finals Game 5 at Gateway Center Arena

The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries are set to play Game 5 of the WNBA Finals at Gateway Center Arena in College Park, according to Atlanta News First. The arena, with a capacity of 3,500, is the Dream's regular-season home and the smallest venue in the WNBA.

The series is tied 2-2, and the Dream are 15-7 on the road this season, while the Valkyries hold a 17-5 home record. Star forward Angel Reese, averaging 16.4 points and 12.1 rebounds per game, struggled in the previous game, scoring only eight points and missing many shots.

Reese expressed personal responsibility for the recent loss, noting she needs to avoid rushing her shots. Additionally, the Dream await the return to form of Allisha Gray, who is dealing with a hand injury and has seen a decline in shooting percentages during the finals.

The Dream have played all their playoff games at State Farm Arena, which seats over 17,000 fans, but scheduling conflicts forced the shift to Gateway Center Arena for Game 5. The venue for Game 6 remains undecided, with options including State Farm Arena, Gateway Center Arena, or a third location, as reported by WSB-TV.