2021 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 5: Atlanta Hawks vs. Milwaukee Bucks July 1, 2021 by Marc Jerbs

On Thursday, the Atlanta Hawks will play the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Tip-off is set 8:30PM ET at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI.

The Milwaukee Bucks may be without injured Giannis Antetokounmpo when they face the Atlanta Hawks in the pivotal Game 5.

With the series tied at 2-2, the winner of Game 5 will get the upper hand in the series. Giannis’ MRI showed that there's no structural damage in his knee but his status for Game 5 remains in doubt.

The Atlanta Hawks showed what it takes to overcome the absence of team leader Trae Young when they beat Milwaukee in Game 4.

A lot of players stepped up and filled the void left by the injured Trae Young.

He has a bone bruise in his right foot and is questionable for Game 5.

Clint Capela is also questionable with eye inflammation.

The sportsbook handicappers have installed the Milwaukee Bucks as the favorites to win Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday night.