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Hawks vs. Sixers Game 5: Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Hawks vs. Sixers Game 5: Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Hawks vs. Sixers Game 5: Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Hawks vs. Sixers Game 5: Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Hawks vs. Sixers Game 5: Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Hawks vs. Sixers Game 5: Wednesday, June 16, 2021
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Hawks vs. Sixers Game 5: Wednesday, June 16, 2021
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Hawks vs. Sixers Game 5: Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Hawks vs. Sixers Game 5: Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Hawks vs. Sixers Game 5: Wednesday, June 16, 2021
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What a win for the Hawks!: Once trailing by 26 points, Atlanta finished off an unbelievable comeback with key baskets in the final minute of Wednesday's 109-106 victory over the 76ers in Philadelphia. The best-of-seven series shifts back to Atlanta for Game 6 Friday with the Hawks holding a 3-2 lead.
By AJC sports
June 17, 2021

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ePaper today includes supplemental coverage of the Hawks’ Game 5 of the NBA playoffs against Philadelphia. The Hawks won to lead the series 3-2.

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 two full pages of Atlanta Hawks coverage on pages 29 and 30, the Hawks After the Game section.

Atlanta Hawks edition in ePaper: Unbelievable! Thursday's paper

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