The Golden State Valkyries can win their first WNBA title on Thursday in Game 6 of the Finals at Atlanta, the Associated Press and CNBC report. They lead the Dream three games to two.

The game starts at 12:30 pm Eastern at State Farm Arena. The early start drew criticism from fans and the Dream's owners. But the Dream said Wednesday the game is sold out, the AP reports. About 17,000 fans are expected.

The game was set for midday because the NBA's Atlanta Hawks play at the arena Thursday night, the outlets report. CNBC reports it had first been set for 8 pm.

In an open letter, the Dream's owners said they raised concerns about schedule conflicts two months ago. "Our concerns did not receive the attention, nor the urgency that they deserved," they wrote. "Perhaps it was assumed that the Dream would not make it this far." They also thanked the Hawks and the arena for changing their schedules.

The Dream played most regular-season home games at a smaller arena that holds about 3,500 people, the AP reports. They will move to State Farm Arena full time next season.

Rapper Flavor Flav called for Thursday to be a paid holiday so fans could watch, CNBC reports. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton backed the idea online, writing, "I endorse this message."

"Hopefully the crowd gets there early and is ready to support us to a win," Dream coach Karl Smesko said.

If Atlanta wins, Game 7 will be played Saturday night in California, the AP reports.

What we know: Golden State leads three games to two, and Game 6 is sold out.
What we don't: Whether the Valkyries will clinch or the series will go to Game 7.