Photos: Hawks' season ends with Game 6 loss

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Photos: Hawks' season ends with Game 6 loss

AJC photos from Game 6 of the NBA playoffs between the Hawks and Bucks on July 3, 2021 in State Farm Arena.

Atlanta Hawks interim head coach Nate McMillan and guard Bogdan Bogdanovic walk off the court together after falling to the Milwaukee Bucks 118-107 in game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

070321 Atlanta: Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young reacts in the final minutes of a 118-107 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Hawks players (from left) John Collins, Lou Williams, Cam Reddish, Danilo Gallinari and Trae Young embrace as they walk off the court after falling to the Milwaukee Bucks in game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (bottom) and forward Danilo Gallinari embrace after falling to the Milwaukee Bucks 118-107 in game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

070321 Atlanta: The Milwaukee Bucks celebrate winning the NBA Eastern Conference Finals with the trophy after defeating the Atlanta Hawks 118-107 in game 6 on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

070321 Atlanta: Atlanta Hawks fans watch as the season comes to an end in a 118-107 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young looks on as the Milwaukee Bucks celebrate a 118-107 victory in game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals to eliminate the Hawks and advance on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic consoles Trae Youne as time expires with the Milwaukee Bucks winning game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals to eliminate the Hawks and advance on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young reacts to being called for a technical foul while John Collins and Bogdan Bogdanovic hold him back from the official during the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks in game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young goes to the basket against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first quarter in game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Hawks fans cheer for Trae Young during the first quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks in game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young and forward John Collins get together to begin the game against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young works against Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday in game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young gives John Collins a pat on the chest after he drew a foul against the Milwaukee Bucks in game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks guard Trae Young gets a hug from Reggie Miller as he prepares to play the Milwaukee Bucks in game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Hawks fans cheer their team taking the court to play the Milwaukee Bucks in game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

A young Trae Young fan takes in the scene surrounded by 'Believe' shirts to watch the Atlanta Hawks play the Milwaukee Bucks in game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

State Farm Arena is set for the Atlanta Hawks to play the Milwaukee Bucks in game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Hawks fans take flight cheering their team during warmups preparing to play the Milwaukee Bucks in game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

'Believe' Atlanta shirts cover the seats for fans in State Farm Arena for the Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks in game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Hawks forward Danilo Gallinari grabs a defensive rebound over Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez in game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Hawks forward Danilo Gallinari hits a three-pointer over Milwaukee Bucks Pat Connaughton during the first quarter in game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Injured Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo cheers his teammates against the Atlanta Hawks during the second quarter in game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okungwu is fouled by Milwaukee Bucks' Khris Middleton on his way to the basket in game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic goes to the basket for two past Milwaukee Bucks defender Bobby Portis during the first quarter in game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez and forward Bobby Portis celebrate a 118-107 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

070321 Atlanta: Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton drives past Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young during the third quarter in game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

070321 Atlanta: Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish hits one of his threes against the Milwaukee Bucks in game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins knows it's over in the final minutes of a 118-107 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks during the fourth quarter in game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) and forward Jrue Holiday celebrate a score against the Hawks in the final minutes of a 118-107 victory during the fourth quarter in game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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Atlanta Hawks interim head coach Nate McMillan and guard Bogdan Bogdanovic walk off the court together after falling to the Milwaukee Bucks 118-107 in game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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