Photos: Epic comeback puts Hawks on brink of eliminating 76ers

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Photos: Epic comeback puts Hawks on brink of eliminating 76ers

Atlanta Journal-Constitution photos from the best-of-seven NBA Eastern Conference semifinal series between Atlanta and Philadelphia Wednesday, June 16, 2021.

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.

Unbelievable!!: Trae Young scored 39 points to lead the Hawks, who once trailed by 26 points, to a 109-106 victory over the Sixers Wednesday in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Hawks now lead the best-of-seven series three games to two and could end the series with a victory Friday in Game 6 at State Farm Arena.

Trae and Bogie: Trae Young gets a hug from teammate Bogdan Bogdanovic at the end of the dramatic win.

Lou to the rescue: Veteran Lou Williams stepped up with a big effort as the Hawks rallied in the fourth quarter from a huge deficit.

Williams, the former Georgia high school player of the year now in his 16th NBA season, scored 13 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter of the stunning comeback win.

Hawks center Clint Capela defends against 76ers center Joel Embiid in game 5 of their NBA Eastern Conference semifinals series on Wednesday, Jun 16, 2021, in Philadelphia.

061621 Philadelphia: Atlanta Hawks defenders John Coillins (clockwise from to left), Bogan Bogdanovic, Clint Capela, and Kevin Huerter team up against Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid during the first quarter in game 5 of their NBA Eastern Conference semifinals series on Wednesday, Jun 16, 2021, in Philadelphia. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

061621 Philadelphia: Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela defends against Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid in game 5 of their NBA Eastern Conference semifinals series on Wednesday, Jun 16, 2021, in Philadelphia. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

061621 Philadelphia: Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young reacts against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter in game 5 of their NBA Eastern Conference semifinals series on Wednesday, Jun 16, 2021, in Philadelphia. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Clint Capela and Joel Embiid go face to face with Embiid becoming heated in game 5 of their NBA Eastern Conference semifinals series on Wednesday, Jun 16, 2021, in Philadelphia.

061621 Philadelphia: An official rushes in to break up the confrontation as Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid go face to face in game 5 of their NBA Eastern Conference semifinals series on Wednesday, Jun 16, 2021, in Philadelphia. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

061621 Philadelphia: Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid fires up the fans after going face to face with Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela in game 5 of their NBA Eastern Conference semifinals series on Wednesday, Jun 16, 2021, in Philadelphia. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks center Clint Capela appears to be in good spirits as he cheers teammates preparing to play the Philadelphia 76ers in game 5 of their NBA Eastern Conference semifinals series on Wednesday, Jun 16, 2021, in Philadelphia.

Trae Young and John Collins share a playful moment on the sidelines prior to Wednesday's Game 5.

Rally towels and pom poms cover the seats for Philadelphia 76ers fans as they arrive to watch their team play the Atlanta Hawks in game 5 of their NBA Eastern Conference semifinals series on Wednesday, Jun 16, 2021, in Philadelphia.

061621 Philadelphia: Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins goes to the basket for two against Philadelphia 76ers Tobias Harris in game 5 of their NBA Eastern Conference semifinals series on Wednesday, Jun 16, 2021, in Philadelphia. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

061621 Philadelphia: Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela gets five from Trae Young after scoring and drawing a foul against the Philadelphia 76ers in game 5 of their NBA Eastern Conference semifinals series on Wednesday, Jun 16, 2021, in Philadelphia. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

061621 Philadelphia: Atlanta Hawks interim coach Nate McMillan coaches up Trae Young, Lou Williams, Bogan Bogdanovic, and John Collins during a time out against the Philadelphia 76ers in game 5 of their NBA Eastern Conference semifinals series on Wednesday, Jun 16, 2021, in Philadelphia. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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Credit: Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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.

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