Photos: Hawks' season ends with Game 6 loss to Celtics

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Photos: Hawks' season ends with Game 6 loss to Celtics

AJC photos from the Hawks vs. Celtics Game 6 of the NBA playoffs on April 27, 2023. The Hawks lost 128-120.

Atlanta Hawks' guard Trae Young (11) reacts late in the 4th quarter in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Atlanta. The Boston Celtics won 128-120. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks players react at the end of the 4th quarter in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Atlanta. Boston Celtics won 128-120 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Celtics center Al Horford (42) celebrates after Boston beat the Hawks during Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks' guard Trae Young (11) leaves the court after the loss. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla shouts instructions at the end of the 4th quarter in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Atlanta. Boston Celtics won 128-120 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Boston Celtics' guard Marcus Smart (36) shoots over Atlanta Hawks' center Clint Capela (15) at the end of the 4th quarter in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Atlanta. Boston Celtics won 128-120 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Boston Celtics' guard Marcus Smart (36) celebrates after scoring at the end of the 4th quarter in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Atlanta. Boston Celtics won 128-120 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks' forward John Collins (20) tries to hold on to the ball at the end of the 4th quarter in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Atlanta. Boston Celtics won 128-120 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Boston Celtics' guard Marcus Smart (36) celebrates after scoring at the end of the 4th quarter in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Atlanta. Boston Celtics won 128-120 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder confers with Atlanta Hawks' guard Dejounte Murray (5) at the end of the 4th quarter in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Atlanta. Boston Celtics won 128-120 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks' guard Trae Young (11) leaves the court after the loss. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks' guard Trae Young (11) shoots past Boston Celtics' forward Sam Hauser (30) during the first half in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Atlanta. The Hawks lost 128-120. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks' forward Saddiq Bey (41) celebrates after scoring during the first half in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Fans cheer before Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks' forward John Collins (20) shoots a 3-point basket against the Boston Celtics during the first half in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks' forward John Collins (20) celebrates after scoring a 3-point basket against the Boston Celtics during the first half in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks' guard Trae Young (11) celebrates after scoring during the first half in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks' guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) celebrates after scoring during the first half in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder reacts as he watches during the first half in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks' forward John Collins (20) shoots over Boston Celtics' guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the first half in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks' guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) celebrates after scoring during the first half in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) shoots between Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (left) and center Robert Williams III (44) during the first half in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Boston Celtics' forward Jayson Tatum (0) hangs on the basket after dunking the ball during the first half in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Atlanta. Boston Celtics won 128-120 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Boston Celtics' guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives against Atlanta Hawks' forward John Collins (20) during the first half in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Atlanta. Boston Celtics won 128-120 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks' guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) celebrates after scoring during the second half in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Atlanta. Boston Celtics won 128-120 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks' forward John Collins (20) drives against Boston Celtics' forward Grant Williams (12) during the second half in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Atlanta. Boston Celtics won 128-120 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks' forward John Collins (20) celebrates after scoring during the second half in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Atlanta. Boston Celtics won 128-120 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks' forward John Collins (20) fights for position against Boston Celtics' guard Jaylen Brown (7) and center Al Horford (42). (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks' forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) blocks a shot by Boston Celtics' guard Malcolm Brogdon (13) during the second half in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Atlanta. Boston Celtics won 128-120 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks' guard Dejounte Murray (5) shoots against Boston Celtics' guard Derrick White (9) during the second half in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Atlanta. Boston Celtics won 128-120 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks' center Clint Capela (15) shoots for a shot between Boston Celtics' center Al Horford (42) and guard Marcus Smart (36) during the second half in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Atlanta. Boston Celtics won 128-120 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks' center Clint Capela (15) goes up for a shot during the second half in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Atlanta. Boston Celtics won 128-120 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks' forward John Collins (20) shoots the ball against the Boston Celtics during the first half in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Atlanta. Boston Celtics won 128-120 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Pastor Troy performs at Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Atlanta. Boston Celtics won 128-120 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Atlanta Hawks' guard Trae Young (11) reacts late in the 4th quarter in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Atlanta. The Boston Celtics won 128-120. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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