Jaylen Brown walks off the court victorious after Game Six of a Round One Series between the Boston Celtics and the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)

The atmosphere inside State Farm Arena was electric as the Atlanta Hawks fought tooth and nail to stave off playoff elimination one more time against the favored Boston Celtics. In the end, the Celtics beat the Hawks 120-108, winning the series 4-2.

With 6:24 remaining in the game, the Hawks led 113-110 and the crowd was highly optimistic for another victory. Soon after, Boston went on a soul-crushing 11-0 run that included three straight 3-pointers, with Al Horford’s big shot sandwiched around 3s from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

Tatum capped the spurt with a dunk off a Horford miss, giving the Celtics a 121-113 lead with 2:07 remaining.

The Hawks now face an offseason with newly-installed head coach Quin Snyder and star point guard Trae Young. Both men have been armed with a mandate to finally deliver a championship to the organization for the first time since the team moved to Atlanta in 1968.

“Quin is the future,” Young said. “I believe with him here, this city’s going to win a championship.”

Here are some sights from the game.

Jaylen Brown walks off the court victorious after Game Six of a Round One Series against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Jayson Tatum walks off the court victorious after Game Six of a Round One Series against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Sarah-Elizabeth Langford, Executive Director of the Development Agency of Fulton County, poses for photographs during Game Six of an NBA First Round series between the Boston Celtics and the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young drives on Jaylen Brown during Game Six of an NBA First Round series against the Boston Cetlics on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Jayson Tatum walks off the court victorious after Game Six of a Round One Series against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Jaylen Brown blocks a lay-up attempt by Dejounte Murray during the fourth quarter of Game Six of a Round One Series between the Boston Celtics and the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
DJ Chika Takai and DJ Mohawk pose for photographs during Game Six of an NBA First Round series between the Boston Celtics and the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Sir Foster poses for photographs during Game Six of an NBA First Round series between the Boston Celtics and the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Marcus Smart goes infor a layup during Game Six of a First Round series between the Boston Celtics and the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, April 28, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Al Horford waves to the crowd after Game Six of an NBA First Round series between the Boston Celtics and the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Al Horford and John Collins jump center during Game Six of an NBA First Round series between the Boston Cetlics and the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young drives on Al Horford during Game Six of an NBA First Round series between the Boston Cetlics and the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics initiates the offense during the first half of Game Six of a Round One Series against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Jayson Tatum walks off the court victorious after Game Six of a Round One Series against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Rapper and Producer Juju Gotti poses for photographs during Game Six of an NBA First Round series between the Boston Celtics and the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
DJ Mohawk poses for photographs during Game Six of an NBA First Round series between the Boston Celtics and the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics attempts a layup during the first half of Game Six of a Round One Series against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray drives on Marcus Smart during Game Six of an NBA First Round series against the Boston Cetlics on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Atlanta Hawks foward/center Onyeka Okongwu gets warmed up before Game Six of their Round One series against the Boston Celtics on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Atlanta Hawks forward De’Andre Hunter gets warmed up before Game Six of their Round One Series agains the Boston Celtics on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Atlanta Hawks themed rally towels adorn each seat before Game Six of the round one series against the Boston Celtics on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Atlanta Hawks fans attend pregame warmups before Game Six of their Round One series against the Boston Celtics on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Blake Griffin gets warmed up before Game Six of a Round One Series against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson gets warmed up before an Game Six of an NBA First Round series against the Boston Cetlics on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray gets warmed up before an Game Six of an NBA First Round series against the Boston Cetlics on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson gets warmed up before an Game Six of an NBA First Round series against the Boston Cetlics on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Atlanta Hawks principal owner Tony Ressler speaks before Game Six of a Round One series against the Boston Celtics on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Jaylen Brown gets warmed up before Game Six of a Round One Series against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Jaylen Brown gets warmed up before Game Six of a Round One Series against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Jaylen Brown wears sneakers dedicated to Bill Russell as he gets warmed up before Game Six of a Round One Series against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Jayson Tatum gets warmed up before Game Six of a Round One Series against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young gets warmed up before an Game Six of an NBA First Round series against the Boston Cetlics on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Atlanta Hawks assistant coach Nick Van Exel attends warmups during the pregame of Game Six of an NBA First Round series against the Boston Cetlics on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)

Itoro Umontuen currently serves as Managing Editor of The Atlanta Voice. Upon his arrival to the historic publication, he served as their Director of Photography. As a mixed-media journalist, Umontuen...