Philadelphia 76ers have WWE icon Triple H ring the bell before Game 1 vs Hawks

Philadelphia 76ers played Atlanta Hawks in Eastern Conference semifinals of NBA Playoffs 2021. Before game, iconic pairing of Triple H and 76ers centre Joel Embiid made a DX style entry into Wells Fargo Centre, Philadelphia. former WWE Champion n rang bell with his favourite weapon, sledgehammer, thrice to give a wonderful start to this thrilling series. Triple H currently is Vice -President of Global Talent Strategy and Development of WWE after winning almost all titles as a wrestler. He is w focused on helping company reach greater heights. 

Hawks vs 76ers 

Both teams came into 2nd round after beating ir opponents 4-1 in ir respective series. 76ers would have been relieved after ir star centre Joel Embiid was passed fit for game. But on night, Hawks were better team as y beat Philadelphia 76ers 124-128. Despite having a 20 point lead in game, Hawks faced a lot of pressure closing game, as defense of Philly locked m up in final few minutes. Joel Embiid scored 39 points on night and looked really good after coming back from an injury. Ben Simmons and his shooting woes continued, as all-star could only shoot 3-10 from free-throw line. 

Trae Young once again was star of night for Hawks, he created history as he became first Hawks player to score 35 points and secure 10 assists in a playoff game. His floaters were unstoppable and he kept finding drawing double teams which left an open for his teammates to shoot. Bogdavic was also very good on night and his clutch buckets helped Hawks seal win on night. John Collins scored 21 points for Atlanta and also scored clutch free throws when Philadelphia 76ers were getting to lead held by Hawks. 

Hawks vs 76ers series schedule

Game 1: Atlanta Hawks 128  vs Philadelphia 76ers 124, June 6

Game 2: Atlanta Hawks vs Philadelphia 76ers 

Tuesday, June 8, Wells Fargo Centre at 7:30 PM [ Wednesday, June 9 at 5:00 AM IST]

Game 3: Atlanta Hawks vs Philadelphia 76ers 

Friday, June 11, State Farm Arena at 7:30 PM  [ Saturday, June 12 at 5:00 AM IST]

Game 4: Atlanta Hawks vs Philadelphia 76ers 

Monday, June 14, State Farm Arena  at 7:30 PM [ Tuesday, June 15 at 5:00 AM IST]

Game 5: Atlanta Hawks vs Philadelphia 76ers 

Wednesday,  June 16, Wells Fargo Centre [TBD]

Game 6: Atlanta Hawks vs Philadelphia 76ers

Friday, June 18  State Farm Arena [TBD]

Game 7: Atlanta Hawks vs Philadelphia 76ers 

Sunday, June 20, Wells Fargo Centre [TBD]

NBA Scores from Sunday

Western Conference 

Los Angeles Clippers 126 vs Dallas Mavericks 111

Eastern Conference 

Atlanta Hawks 128 vs Philadelphia 76ers 124

Picture Credits: Triple H/Twitter