The Atlanta Hawks advanced to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since the 2014-15 season — when they were coached by Mike Budenholzer — after defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 103-96 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Sunday.

Atlanta will face Budenholzer and the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference finals.

The Hawks are 2-2 lifetime against Milwaukee in the playoffs.

Hawks-Bucks series

All games begin at 8:30 p.m. and air on TNT.

Game 1: Hawks 116, Bucks 113

Game 2: Bucks 125, Hawks 91

Game 3: Bucks 113, Hawks 102

Game 4: Hawks 110, Bucks 88

Game 5: Bucks 123, Hawks 112

Game 6: Bucks 118, Hawks 107. Bucks win the series.

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