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Breaking down first five games of Hawks-Sixers series

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
Updated June 17, 2021

The Hawks grabbed a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal series against the 76ers Wednesday with a come-from-behind 109-106 victory in Philadelphia.

ExploreTougher Hawks show true character in stunning Game 5 win over Sixers

Game 6 of the series is Friday in Atlanta (State Farm Arena) at 7:30 p.m. on TNT.

If a Game 7 is necessary, it will be played Sunday in Philadelphia at 8 p.m. on TNT.

ExploreOn brink of elimination, Sixers coach Doc Rivers confident there will be a Game 7

Hawks-76ers series

Game 1 - Hawks 128, 76ers 124

Game 2 - 76ers 118, Hawks 102

Game 3 - 76ers 127, Hawks 111

Game 4 - Hawks 103, 76ers 100

Game 5 - Hawks 109, 76ers 106

Friday, June 18: Game 6 - 76ers at Hawks, 7:30 p.m., ESPN

Sunday, June 20: Game 7* - Hawks at 76ers, 8 p.m., TNT

* — If necessary

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