While the Western Conference playoffs both ended before a Game 7, we have a second straight winner-take-all matchup in the Eastern Conference on Sunday.
The Atlanta Hawks visit the Philadelphia 76ers, who opened as 7-point favourites on the NBA odds. The total is 216.5 points.
Hawks vs. 76ers NBA Playoff Odds
As of this writing, the betting action on the spread is quite heavy on the Hawks covering at +7, while the under 216.5 points is taking a soft lean. On the moneyline, Philadelphia is -293 and Atlanta +242.
The top-seeded Sixers would have home-court advantage in the Eastern Conference Finals against either Brooklyn or Milwaukee, which would start Wednesday in Philadelphia (written before Bucks-Nets Game 7). The Hawks would not have home-court advantage against either team.
While we said before Game 6 that it could be Ben Simmons’ final game in a Sixers uniform with a loss (still stands for Game 7), this could be Nate McMillan’s final game as Hawks coach. He took over for the fired Lloyd Pierce in early March. Most believe the Hawks will sign McMillan to a long-term contract, but they likely will find themselves in a bidding war with so many other NBA head coaching jobs open and McMillan in high demand.
Atlanta Hawks
In this writer’s opinion, the Hawks had to win Game 6 at home or they weren’t winning this series – barring injury to a key Philadelphia player. As a short dog despite winning two straight in the series, Atlanta was a 104-99 loser on Friday. Trae Young did his thing with 34 points (and 12 assists) but it took him 30 shots to do so. No other Hawks player had more than 17 points. John Collins especially disappointed with only seven.
To make matters worse, three-point sharp-shooter Bogdan Bogdanovic left with knee pain after making only 3-for-11. Remember, the Hawks already are down injured De’Andre Hunter (for season) and Cam Reddish (not likely back for Game 7), so that would be crushing if he can’t go Sunday. It’s the same left knee Bogdanovic previously had surgery on. The Hawks are 8-0 ATS in their past eight Sunday games.
Philadelphia 76ers
The Sixers lost Game 5 because neither Joel Embiid nor Seth Curry got any help. They were terrific in Game 6 as Embiid had 22 points and 13 rebounds and Curry – who has gone nuts since former Raptors guard Danny Green was lost for the series to injury – had 24 points. They got help on Friday as Tobias Harris rebounded with 24 points and Tyrese Maxey had 16 off the bench.
Ben Simmons, though, remains a concern. He had six points and simply can’t shoot free throws at this point, going 2-for-4. Philly was outscored by seven points with him on the court. Simmons only played 25 minutes because Doc Rivers just doesn’t trust him. Frankly, I believe Philly shops him win or lose this game in the off-season. The Sixers are 1-4-1 ATS in their past six Sunday games.
NBA Playoff Prediction: Who Will Win Hawks vs. 76ers?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 17 Jun 7:39am | ATL | -6.5 -109 | O +145.5 -143 |
| Closing 20 Jun 11:55pm | ATL | -6.5 -110 | O +216 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Hawks Team Leaders
| Points |
25.3 |
| Assists |
9.43 |
| Rebounds |
14.33 |
| FG% |
64.4 |
| Steals |
1.27 |
| Blocks |
2.05 |
| Points |
28.45 |
| Assists |
6.91 |
| Rebounds |
10.57 |
| FG% |
58.7 |
| Steals |
1.62 |
| Blocks |
1.35 |
| Points |
28.81 |
| Assists |
9.5 |
| Rebounds |
11.17 |
| FG% |
80 |
| Steals |
1.61 |
| Blocks |
1.06 |
| Points |
28.09 |
| Assists |
8.83 |
| Rebounds |
10.55 |
| FG% |
62.1 |
| Steals |
1.33 |
| Blocks |
1.45 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
76ers Team Leaders
| Points |
25.3 |
| Assists |
9.43 |
| Rebounds |
14.33 |
| FG% |
64.4 |
| Steals |
1.27 |
| Blocks |
2.05 |
| Points |
28.45 |
| Assists |
6.91 |
| Rebounds |
10.57 |
| FG% |
58.7 |
| Steals |
1.62 |
| Blocks |
1.35 |
| Points |
28.81 |
| Assists |
9.5 |
| Rebounds |
11.17 |
| FG% |
80 |
| Steals |
1.61 |
| Blocks |
1.06 |
| Points |
28.09 |
| Assists |
8.83 |
| Rebounds |
10.55 |
| FG% |
62.1 |
| Steals |
1.33 |
| Blocks |
1.45 |
Injuries
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Clint Capela (C)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Trae Young (PG)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Kevin Huerter (SG)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Bruno Fernando (PF)
Danny Green (SG)
Seth Curry (SG)
George Hill (PG)
Tobias Harris (SF)
Seth Curry (SG)
Seth Curry (SG)
Tobias Harris (SF)
Furkan Korkmaz (SG)
Shake Milton (PG)
Danny Green (SG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) | Prob Sat | Knee - 02 / 07 / 21 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Bogdanovic is bothered by right knee soreness, but he is expected to be in the lineup for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks. |
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| Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) | Prob Thurs | Knee - 30 / 06 / 21 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Bogdanovic is bothered by right knee soreness, but he is expected to be in the lineup for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks. |
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| Clint Capela (C) | Prob Thurs | Eye - 29 / 06 / 21 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Capela is dealing with right eye inflammation, but it is anticipated that he will take on the Bucks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals. |
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| Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) | Prob Tues | Knee - 29 / 06 / 21 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Bogdanovic is bothered by right knee soreness, but he is expected to be in the lineup for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks. |
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| Trae Young (PG) | Prob Sat | Foot - 28 / 06 / 21 | 1-3 | 1-3 | + - |
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Young is nursing a right foot bone contusion, and it is projected he will suit up for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks. |
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| Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) | Ques Sun | Knee - 27 / 06 / 21 | 1-3 | 1-3 | + - |
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Bogdanovic is nursing a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will be active for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks. |
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| Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) | Prob Fri | Knee - 24 / 06 / 21 | 3-3 | 2-4 | + - |
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Bogdanovic is bothered by right knee soreness, but he is expected to be in the line up for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks. |
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| Kevin Huerter (SG) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 22 / 06 / 21 | 3-3 | 2-4 | + - |
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Huerter is expected to take on the Bucks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals despite left ankle soreness. |
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| Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) | Prob Wed | Knee - 22 / 06 / 21 | 3-3 | 2-4 | + - |
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Bogdanovic is bothered by right knee soreness, but it is expected that he will line up for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks. |
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| Bruno Fernando (PF) | Elig Wed | Suspension - 21 / 06 / 21 | 3-3 | 2-4 | + - |
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Fernando is serving a one-game suspension for leaving the bench during an on-court altercation, and he is eligible to return for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Danny Green (SG) | Late June | Calf - 11 / 06 / 21 | 3-2 | 1-4 | + - |
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Green has a right calf strain, and he will be sidelined for two to three weeks. |
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| Seth Curry (SG) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 01 / 06 / 21 | 4-4 | 4-4 | + - |
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Curry is dealing with a left ankle sprain, but he is likely to be in the lineup versus the Wizards for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| George Hill (PG) | Prob Wed | Knee - 01 / 06 / 21 | 4-4 | 4-4 | + - |
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Hill is battling a left knee contusion, but he is projected to be available for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Wizards. |
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| Tobias Harris (SF) | Prob Sat | Ankle - 28 / 05 / 21 | 6-4 | 5-5 | + - |
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Harris is expected to line up for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Wizards despite an ankle injury. |
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| Seth Curry (SG) | Prob Sat | Ankle - 28 / 05 / 21 | 6-4 | 5-5 | + - |
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Curry is tending to a left ankle sprain, but it is projected that he will face the Wizards in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Seth Curry (SG) | Ques Wed | Hand - 24 / 05 / 21 | 6-5 | 6-5 | + - |
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Curry is tending to a hand injury, and it has yet to be established if he will face the Wizards in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Tobias Harris (SF) | Ques Sun | Rest - 16 / 05 / 21 | 8-5 | 8-5 | + - |
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Harris is dealing with right knee recovery, and he will receive a day of rest on Sunday versus the Magic. |
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| Furkan Korkmaz (SG) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 15 / 05 / 21 | 8-5 | 8-5 | + - |
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Korkmaz is projected to take on the Magic on Sunday despite a right ankle sprain. |
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| Shake Milton (PG) | Prob Sun | Knee - 15 / 05 / 21 | 8-5 | 8-5 | + - |
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Milton is managing right knee soreness, but it is likely that he will participate in Sunday's matchup with the Magic. |
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| Danny Green (SG) | Ques Sun | Hip - 15 / 05 / 21 | 8-5 | 8-5 | + - |
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Green is dealing with a hip injury, and it is unclear if he will be active for the Eastern Conference first round against the Wizards. |
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ATLANTA HAWKS
103 -
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
108
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 17 Jun 7:39am ATL -6.5 -109 O +145.5 -143 Closing 20 Jun 11:55pm ATL -6.5 -110 O +216 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Hawks Team Leaders
Points 25.3
Assists 9.43
Rebounds 14.33
FG% 64.4
Steals 1.27
Blocks 2.05
Points 28.45
Assists 6.91
Rebounds 10.57
FG% 58.7
Steals 1.62
Blocks 1.35
Points 28.81
Assists 9.5
Rebounds 11.17
FG% 80
Steals 1.61
Blocks 1.06
Points 28.09
Assists 8.83
Rebounds 10.55
FG% 62.1
Steals 1.33
Blocks 1.45
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
76ers Team Leaders
Points 25.3
Assists 9.43
Rebounds 14.33
FG% 64.4
Steals 1.27
Blocks 2.05
Points 28.45
Assists 6.91
Rebounds 10.57
FG% 58.7
Steals 1.62
Blocks 1.35
Points 28.81
Assists 9.5
Rebounds 11.17
FG% 80
Steals 1.61
Blocks 1.06
Points 28.09
Assists 8.83
Rebounds 10.55
FG% 62.1
Steals 1.33
Blocks 1.45
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Injuries
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Prob Sat Knee - 02 / 07 / 21Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Prob Thurs Knee - 30 / 06 / 21Clint Capela (C)
Prob Thurs Eye - 29 / 06 / 21Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Prob Tues Knee - 29 / 06 / 21Trae Young (PG)
Prob Sat Foot - 28 / 06 / 21Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Ques Sun Knee - 27 / 06 / 21Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Prob Fri Knee - 24 / 06 / 21Kevin Huerter (SG)
Prob Wed Ankle - 22 / 06 / 21Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Prob Wed Knee - 22 / 06 / 21Bruno Fernando (PF)
Elig Wed Suspension - 21 / 06 / 21Danny Green (SG)
Late June Calf - 11 / 06 / 21Seth Curry (SG)
Prob Wed Ankle - 01 / 06 / 21George Hill (PG)
Prob Wed Knee - 01 / 06 / 21Tobias Harris (SF)
Prob Sat Ankle - 28 / 05 / 21Seth Curry (SG)
Prob Sat Ankle - 28 / 05 / 21Seth Curry (SG)
Ques Wed Hand - 24 / 05 / 21Tobias Harris (SF)
Ques Sun Rest - 16 / 05 / 21Furkan Korkmaz (SG)
Prob Sun Ankle - 15 / 05 / 21Shake Milton (PG)
Prob Sun Knee - 15 / 05 / 21Danny Green (SG)
Ques Sun Hip - 15 / 05 / 21Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) Prob Sat Knee - 02 / 07 / 21 1-1 1-1 + - Bogdanovic is bothered by right knee soreness, but he is expected to be in the lineup for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) Prob Thurs Knee - 30 / 06 / 21 1-2 1-2 + - Bogdanovic is bothered by right knee soreness, but he is expected to be in the lineup for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks.
Clint Capela (C) Prob Thurs Eye - 29 / 06 / 21 1-2 1-2 + - Capela is dealing with right eye inflammation, but it is anticipated that he will take on the Bucks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) Prob Tues Knee - 29 / 06 / 21 1-2 1-2 + - Bogdanovic is bothered by right knee soreness, but he is expected to be in the lineup for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks.
Trae Young (PG) Prob Sat Foot - 28 / 06 / 21 1-3 1-3 + - Young is nursing a right foot bone contusion, and it is projected he will suit up for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) Ques Sun Knee - 27 / 06 / 21 1-3 1-3 + - Bogdanovic is nursing a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will be active for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) Prob Fri Knee - 24 / 06 / 21 3-3 2-4 + - Bogdanovic is bothered by right knee soreness, but he is expected to be in the line up for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks.
Kevin Huerter (SG) Prob Wed Ankle - 22 / 06 / 21 3-3 2-4 + - Huerter is expected to take on the Bucks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals despite left ankle soreness.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) Prob Wed Knee - 22 / 06 / 21 3-3 2-4 + - Bogdanovic is bothered by right knee soreness, but it is expected that he will line up for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks.
Bruno Fernando (PF) Elig Wed Suspension - 21 / 06 / 21 3-3 2-4 + - Fernando is serving a one-game suspension for leaving the bench during an on-court altercation, and he is eligible to return for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Danny Green (SG) Late June Calf - 11 / 06 / 21 3-2 1-4 + - Green has a right calf strain, and he will be sidelined for two to three weeks.
Seth Curry (SG) Prob Wed Ankle - 01 / 06 / 21 4-4 4-4 + - Curry is dealing with a left ankle sprain, but he is likely to be in the lineup versus the Wizards for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round.
George Hill (PG) Prob Wed Knee - 01 / 06 / 21 4-4 4-4 + - Hill is battling a left knee contusion, but he is projected to be available for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Wizards.
Tobias Harris (SF) Prob Sat Ankle - 28 / 05 / 21 6-4 5-5 + - Harris is expected to line up for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Wizards despite an ankle injury.
Seth Curry (SG) Prob Sat Ankle - 28 / 05 / 21 6-4 5-5 + - Curry is tending to a left ankle sprain, but it is projected that he will face the Wizards in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Seth Curry (SG) Ques Wed Hand - 24 / 05 / 21 6-5 6-5 + - Curry is tending to a hand injury, and it has yet to be established if he will face the Wizards in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Tobias Harris (SF) Ques Sun Rest - 16 / 05 / 21 8-5 8-5 + - Harris is dealing with right knee recovery, and he will receive a day of rest on Sunday versus the Magic.
Furkan Korkmaz (SG) Prob Sun Ankle - 15 / 05 / 21 8-5 8-5 + - Korkmaz is projected to take on the Magic on Sunday despite a right ankle sprain.
Shake Milton (PG) Prob Sun Knee - 15 / 05 / 21 8-5 8-5 + - Milton is managing right knee soreness, but it is likely that he will participate in Sunday's matchup with the Magic.
Danny Green (SG) Ques Sun Hip - 15 / 05 / 21 8-5 8-5 + - Green is dealing with a hip injury, and it is unclear if he will be active for the Eastern Conference first round against the Wizards.