Atlanta Hawks

Risacher, the first of four French players taken in the first round, follows in the footsteps of countryman Victor Wembanyama, who went No. 1 to the San Antonio Spurs last year.

The Miami Heat will face the Chicago Bulls on Friday for the eighth seed and a first-round meeting with the East-leading Boston Celtics.

Towns had been out since Nov. 28 with the injury. And Minnesota had lost three of four and slid to ninth place in the Western Conference beginning the night.

Hawks couldn't stop the Bucks' relentless assault on the rim Thursday night. Milwaukee takes 3-2 series lead.

Led by Chris Paul, the Phoenix Suns will now play in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1993.

The NBA Eastern Conference finals is tied at two as the Atlanta Hawks routed the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday night.

Atlanta has become only the fourth team in NBA history to win three Game 1s on the road in the playoffs

Trae Young and the number-5 Hawks taking on two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks.

Atlanta Hawks and LA Clippers take a Monday night win.

Tonight on ESPN 99.1 we will have coverage of the 76ers & Hawks beginning at 6:00 PM. This East Semifinal matchup is tied 1-1.