Photos: Hawks crushed by Bucks in Game 2 of playoff series

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Photos: Hawks crushed by Bucks in Game 2 of playoff series

AJC photos from Game 2 of the Hawks vs. Milwaukee Bucks NBA playoff series on June 25, 2021.

Hawks guard Trae Young sits on the court after turning the ball over to Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez during the 2nd quarter in a 125-91 loss in game 2 in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals to even the series 1-1 on Friday, June 25, 2021, in Milwaukee. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks guard Trae Young commits a turnover against Milwaukee Bucks forward P.J. Tucker. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Milwaukee Bucks defender Brook Lopez (left) forces a turnover by Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo goes to the basket for two past Atlanta Hawks defenders John Collins and Trae Young. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks interim head coach Nate McMillan tries to get his players' attention on defense against the Milwaukee Bucks. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks guard Trae Young sits on the bench after coming out of the game during a timeout in the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2 in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Friday, June 25, 2021, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 125-91 to even the series 1-1. Game 3 is Sunday in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks center Clint Capela reacts to missing his shot after grabbing an offensive rebound. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks players (from left) John Collins, Trae Young, Bogdan Bogdanovic, and Clint Capela look for answers against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez steals from Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young, who falls to the floor. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks players Trae Young, Bogdan Bogdanovic (adjusting his knee brace) and John Collins watch from the bench. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks' Cam Reddish lays on the hardwood after colliding with center Clint Capela. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks guard Trae Young heads to the bench while leaving the game during a timeout. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks interim head coach Nate McMillan confers with Trae Young as Bogdan Bogdanovic looks on during a timeout after falling behind 57-41 against the Milwaukee Bucks during game 2 in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Friday, June 25, 2021, in Milwaukee. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks guard Trae Young reacts against the Milwaukee Bucks. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks center Clint Capela grabs a defensive rebound against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks forward John Collins gives Trae Young five. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks guard Trae Young passes off against Milwaukee Bucks defender Pat Connaughton and the rest of the Bucks. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks center Clint Capela collides with teammate Cam Reddish. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

General manager & president Travis Schlenk (left) and owner Tony Ressler look on as Hawks star Trae Young takes the court for warmups before playing the Milwaukee Bucks in game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Friday, June 25, 2021, in Milwaukee. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

The Atlanta Hawks come out of the tunnel to play the Milwaukee Bucks in game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Friday, June 25, 2021, in Milwaukee. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Kenneth Gates and Loera Carter, Atlanta, are the first to arrive, but are surrounded by 'Fear the Deer' rally towels. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic gives general manager & president Travis Schlenk a fist bump with owner Tony Ressler looking on. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez steals from Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday goes to the basket for two against Atlanta Hawks defenders Clint Capela and John Collins. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks (from left) Clint Capela, Solomon Hill and Trae Young watch from the bench in the final minutes of a 125-91 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks during game 2 in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals to even the series 1-1 on Friday, June 25, 2021, in Milwaukee. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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Credit: Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@

Hawks guard Trae Young sits on the court after turning the ball over to Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez during the 2nd quarter in a 125-91 loss in game 2 in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals to even the series 1-1 on Friday, June 25, 2021, in Milwaukee. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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