Hawks eliminate top-seed Sixers in Game 7 thriller

Sixers season ends as Hawks advance to Eastern Conference finals

Huerter, Young lead the way for Atlanta

With a trip to the Eastern Conference finals on the line, the Atlanta Hawks came out on top in a thrilling Game 7 matchup against the top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers. Kevin Huerter led the way for the Hawks with 27 points, while Trae Young added 26 points and 10 assists. The Sixers were led by James Harden's 20 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Hawks' balanced attack. Joel Embiid, who had been dominant throughout the playoffs, was limited to just 17 points on 5-of-18 shooting. The Hawks will now face the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals. The Heat advanced to the finals by defeating the Boston Celtics in six games.

The Sixers' season ends in disappointment, but they should be proud of the progress they made this year. They won 51 games during the regular season and earned the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. They also showed a lot of fight in this series, coming back from a 3-1 deficit to force a Game 7.

The Hawks, meanwhile, are one step away from the NBA Finals. They will be underdogs against the Heat, but they have shown that they are a team that can compete with anyone. Huerter and Young are a dynamic duo, and they will be looking to lead the Hawks to their first NBA championship since 1958.