Atlanta Hawks edition in ePaper: Sorry, Deer

Atlanta Hawks Trae Young (left) and John Collins celebrate after beating the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in Milwaukee. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks guard Trae Young hits a 3-pointer against the Milwaukee Bucks during a 116-113 victory. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks guard Trae Young draws a foul from Milwaukee Bucks defender Jrue Holiday. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks forward John Collins reacts as Trae Young hits a 3-pointer during a 116-113 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in Milwaukee. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks guard Trae Young reacts to hitting a 3-pointer against the Milwaukee Bucks during a 116-113 victory in game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in Milwaukee. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks guard Trae Young drives past Milwaukee Bucks defender Giannis Antetokounmpo. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

The Atlanta Hawks celebrate as time expires in a 116-113 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in Milwaukee. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young shoots over Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo to take a 112-111 lead with 29 seconds left. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks (clockwise from left) Trae Young, Kevin Huerter, Danilo Gallinari and John Collins celebrate as time expires in a 116-113 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in Milwaukee. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo falls 116-113 to the Atlanta Hawks during game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in Milwaukee. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks forward John Collins hits a 3-pointer over Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo after taking the pass from Trae Young to cut the Bucks lead to 111-110 in the final minutes. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks fans (from left) Matt Adolfi, Micah Adler and Buzz Wehunt get fired up for Game 1 against the Bucks Wednesday night in Fiserv Forum. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks guard Trae Young lays on the hardwood after drawing a hard foul from the Milwaukee Bucks during Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in Milwaukee. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks center Clint Capela forces Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo to pass off. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks guard Trae Young reacts to hitting back-to-back threes against the Milwaukee Bucks. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks defenders John Collins and Bogan Bogdanovic slow Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo on his way to the basket. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela defends against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks fan and Atlanta rapper FlyBoyPat shares a laugh with Milwaukee Bucks fans as they heckle him while arriving for game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday in Milwaukee. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

A pair of outnumbered Atlanta Hawks fans share a laugh surrounded by Milwaukee Bucks fans as they arrive for game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young watches his shot drop against Milwaukee Bucks defender Giannis Antetokounmpo to take a 96-94 lead in the 4th quarter. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks guard Trae Young shoots a three-pointer against the Milwaukee Bucks. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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Atlanta Hawks Trae Young (left) and John Collins celebrate after beating the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in Milwaukee. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

By AJC sports

June 24, 2021

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ePaper today includes supplemental coverage of the Hawks’ victory in Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals against Milwaukee. The Hawks won.

You can also find more coverage on the sports page of AJC.com and in print and ePaper editions on Friday.

For Subscribers: In Thursday’s ePaper, find four full pages of Atlanta Hawks coverage on pages 27-30, the Hawks After the Game section.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ePaper today includes supplemental coverage of the Hawks’ victory in Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals against Milwaukee. The Hawks won

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