Atlanta Hawks' Clint Capela (right) rebounds against Milwaukee Bucks’ Brook Lopez (left) during Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, Thursday, July 1, 2021 in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash). ASSOCIATED PRESSIf they beat the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6, the Milwaukee Bucks will have a chance of reaching the NBA Finals tonight. The 2021 NBA Playoffs is a thrilling event you don't want to miss. Read on to learn more about when and how to watch it live on TV.Milwaukee Bucks vs. Atlanta Hawks Game 6: Viewing GuideStart Time and Date: Saturday, July 3, at 8:30 p.m. ETTNT TVLive Stream: TNTDrama.com & the TNT AppAfter dropping Game 5, the Hawks are now in serious trouble. This was a game that was without Atlanta's Trae Young or Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo, which saw the Hawks lose their fifth game on the road. The Bucks won by a margin of 123-112, which is impressive considering that they did not have a two-time league MVP.This is the final Eastern Conference Finals game. Here's a look at the five previous games and highlights from Game 5.Bucks-Hawks Series Scores and ScheduleAll Times ETGame 1: Hawks 112 Bucks 113Game 2: Bucks 125 Hawks 9Game 3: Bucks 113 Hawks 101Game 4: Hawks 110 Bucks88Game 5: Bucks 123 Hawks 112Game 6: Saturday July 3, Bucks at Hawks 8:30 p.m. TNTGame 7: Monday July 5, Hawks at Bucks 8:30 p.m. TNT**If requiredAntetokounmpos's absence on Thursday was not unexpected, considering he had been averaging 28.2 point, 12.7 boards, and 5.2 assists during 2021 NBA Playoffs. However Milwaukees other players did a great job in his absence.Brook Lopez was the catalyst for the Bucks' victory on Thursday. Few could have imagined that, but the veteran center put in one of his best performances. The 33-year old was dominant in offensive paint. He finished with 33 points on a blistering 15-of-18 shooting and added seven boardsfour of those were on the offensive glassfour blocks, and two steals.The Milwaukee swingman Khris Midton put up a solid 26 points, 13 boards, eight assists and two steals in Game 5. Two other starters contributed 20+ points to the Bucks' win in the NBA Finals. Jrue Holiday scored 25 points and Bobby Portis was 22.Portis stated that his team players knew they had to win the victory because of their superstar (via TheAtlantaVoice.com).Given the circumstances, our team lost one of the most respected players in the game. Other guys were needed to step in. Guys took up the challenge and performed to the t.Atlanta could not overcome the multi-pronged attack of their opponents and felt lost at times without Trae Youth directing the offense. After a career-high 29.8 points per game and 9.5 assists, the 22-year old was forced to withdraw from the contest with a bone injury to his right foot.Young could be back in the lineup tonight, but his presence will be a boon for Atlanta's quest to force a decisive game 7. Here's the latest on the injured stars as well as the injury report for Game 6.Eastern Conference Finals Game 6: Injury ReportAtlanta HawksG Bogdan Bogdanovic Game Time Decision (Knee).G Trae Young, Game Time Decision - FootF DeAndre Hunter (Out)G Brandon Goodwin (Out)Tim Bontemps reported that Young was present in the building during shootaround. However, it remains to be determined if he will be able to participate in Game 6.Milwaukee BucksG Donte DiVincenzo Out (Foot).F Giannis Antetokounmpo (Out)Chris Haynes tweeted that Antetokounmpo might be available for Game 7, if the Hawks win tonight.The Bucks improved to 7-5 overall and 15-13 overall with their win in the previous outing. However, they are not expected to improve their record tonight as the oddsmakers have assigned Atlanta as the favorite for Game 6.FanDuel Sportsbook has the remaining odds for Game 6 as well as futures bets.Atlanta Hawks at Milwaukee Bucks Betting OverviewSpread for Game 6: Hawks -1.5Game 6 Total: More than 217 PointsGame 6 Moneyline: Hawks-126, Bucks-108Series Winner: Bucks 390, Hawks +310NBA Finals Champion: Suns, Bucks, and Hawks -195, Bucks, +190, Hawks, +1400Game 6 Pick: Hawks 1.5Game 6 Prediction: Hawks 110 Bucks. 103This contest is the Hawks' last contest in the 2021 NBA Playoffs. It will also be their final contest at State Farm Arena. The Hawks have a real chance to win despite being against the wall. They can not only level the Eastern Conference Finals but also advance to NBA Finals for first time in 50-years. Atlanta will be looking to win this evening, as two teams have overcome series deficits of 2-3 series during this postseason.
