NBA Playoffs: Scene from Hawks-Heat, Game 1

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NBA Playoffs: Scene from Hawks-Heat, Game 1

Scene from Atlanta Hawks and Miami Heat first-round playoff opener at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Ga., on April 19, 2009.

Grammy Award winning rapper T.I. (aka, Clifford Joseph Harris Jr.) reads the starting lineup for the Miami Heat.

Ted Turner, former owner of the Atlanta Hawks, cheers before the start of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals opener between the Hawks and Miami Heat at Philips Arena.

Hawks fans cheered on the team with rally towels and Thundersticks.

Hip-hop artist Akon watched the game from the floor.

The A-Town dancers also brought their A-game to the playoff opener.

Rap artist T.I. congratulates Mike Bibby after the Hawks' win over the Heat at Philips Arena. T.I. will start his sentenced of one year and one day in prison on felony weapons charges in May.

Hawks fans showed their support, predicting the Hawks will go all the way.

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Grammy Award winning rapper T.I. (aka, Clifford Joseph Harris Jr.) reads the starting lineup for the Miami Heat.

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