The Hawks came into the game hoping to force a seventh game in the series. Trae Young and company put up a valiant fight, preventing the Boston Celtics from building a sizable lead throughout the whole game. Marcus Smart, a Celtics guard, had some outstanding assists late to help his team win easily, 128-120, and take the series 4-2.
Raining feathers leave Shaquille O’Neal surprised
Before the start of the game on Thursday night, the Inside the NBA team joined in for a pre-game discussion. Shaquille O'Neal was tasked by Ernie Johnson with using a loud caw to demonstrate his belief in the Hawks' triumph. Shaq instantly started to caw in support of the team. Additionally, the big man had brought a plush Hawks figurine to the game. Little did he realise that the crew would shower the Lakers great with red and white feathers after a brief period of stillness. Shaq continued to caw, and the entire panel erupted in laughter.
Barkley gets a ‘cold’ prank
In December, the crew put together a pre-Christmas celebration with singer Jacquees. As he continued to sing his melodious number ‘Let it snow’, the crew pranked Charles Barkley by dumping an enormous pile of snow on him. The panel burst into laughter as Barkley said, “I hate y’all.”