Photos: Hawks hold on for victory over Sixers

Atlanta Hawks

Photos: Hawks hold on for victory over Sixers

AJC photos from Sunday's victory over Philadelphia in Game 1 of the best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal series.

A message for the fans: Hawks guard Bogan Bogdanovic (left) tells the crowd to be quiet as he hits a three pointer with teammate Kevin Huerter (right) signaling the three with Philadelphia 76ers fans looking on during the final minute of a 128-124 Hawks victory in game one of a NBA second round Eastern Conference playoff basketball game on Sunday, Jun 6, 2021, in Philadelphia.

Hawks take 1-0 series lead: Trae Young gives the thumbs up at the end of Sunday's 128-124 victory over the Sixers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Bogan Bogdanovic gets the steal from Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid in the final moments of Sunday's Game 1 win. Game 2 will be held in Philadelphia Tuesday before Friday's Game 3 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

Exclamation point: Hawks forward John Collins slams for two and draws a foul from Philadelphia's Joel Embiid on a lob pass from Trae Young in the final seconds of Sunday's 128-124 victory in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

John Collins and Trae Young react after their successful lob and catch as the Hawks grabbed a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.

Hawks players Kevin Huerter (from left), Bogan Bogdanovic, John Collins, Clint Capela and Trae Young confer during a break in the action in Sunday's win over Philadelphia.

Hawks forward John Collins and Sixers center Joel Embiid battle for a rebound under the basket during Sunday's Eastern Conference semifinal matchup in Philadelphia.

Hawks guard Trae Young reacts as the game begins during the first period against the Philadelphia 76ers in a NBA second round Eastern Conference playoff basketball game on Sunday, Jun 6, 2021, in Philadelphia. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks forward John Collins and center Clint Capela (right) double team Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks gaurd Trae Young reacts to hitting a three pointer against the Philadelphia 76ers. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks guards Trae Young (left) and Lou Williams take the floor as they prepare to play the Philadelphia 76ers. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, who has an injured right knee, warms up before playing the Atlanta Hawks. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks guard Kevin Huerter is all smiles relaxing on the bench while taking in the scene at the Wells Fargo Center. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

060621 Philadelphia: Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okungwu reacts to hitting a three pointer against the Philadelphia 76ers in a NBA second round Eastern Conference playoff basketball game on Sunday, Jun 6, 2021, in Philadelphia. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

060621 Philadelphia: Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okungwu slams for two against the Philadelphia 76ers in a NBA second round Eastern Conference playoff basketball game on Sunday, Jun 6, 2021, in Philadelphia. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

060621 Philadelphia: Atlanta Hawks forward Solomon Hill goes up to block a shot by Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris with John Collins helping defend in a NBA second round Eastern Conference playoff basketball game on Sunday, Jun 6, 2021, in Philadelphia. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

060621 Philadelphia: Atlanta Hawks guard Kevin Huerter calls a defense after hitting a three pointer with interim head coach Nate McMillan looking on against the Philadelphia 76ers in a NBA second round Eastern Conference playoff basketball game on Sunday, Jun 6, 2021, in Philadelphia. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

060621 Philadelphia: Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young goes to the basket for two points past Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid during the second half in a NBA second round Eastern Conference playoff basketball game on Sunday, Jun 6, 2021, in Philadelphia. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks interim head coach Nate McMillan urges his team on against the Philadelphia 76ers during the final minutes of a 128-124 victory in a NBA second round Eastern Conference playoff basketball game on Sunday, Jun 6, 2021, in Philadelphia. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Philadephia fans go quiet as the Hawks pulled away for the win Sunday.

060621 Philadelphia: Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela rebounds and goes to the basket past Philadelphia 76ers defenders Joel Embiid and Seth Curry in a NBA second round Eastern Conference playoff basketball game on Sunday, Jun 6, 2021, in Philadelphia. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

060621 Philadelphia: Atlanta Hawks forward Solomon Hill hits a three pointer over Philadelphia 76ers defender Seth Curry in a NBA second round Eastern Conference playoff basketball game on Sunday, Jun 6, 2021, in Philadelphia. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

060621 Philadelphia: Atlanta Hawks guard Kevin Huerter makes a fast break away from Philadelphia 76ers defenders on a steal during a NBA second round Eastern Conference playoff basketball game on Sunday, Jun 6, 2021, in Philadelphia. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

060621 Philadelphia: Atlanta Hawks guard Lou Williams gets off a shot against Philadelphia 76erscenter Dwight Howard in a NBA second round Eastern Conference playoff basketball game on Sunday, Jun 6, 2021, in Philadelphia. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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Credit: Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

A message for the fans: Hawks guard Bogan Bogdanovic (left) tells the crowd to be quiet as he hits a three pointer with teammate Kevin Huerter (right) signaling the three with Philadelphia 76ers fans looking on during the final minute of a 128-124 Hawks victory in game one of a NBA second round Eastern Conference playoff basketball game on Sunday, Jun 6, 2021, in Philadelphia.

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