5 reasons why Philadelphia 76ers can win Game 7 against Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals

#3 - Tobias Harris' form

With the exception of failure in Game 5, Tobias Harris has put in some incredible performances for the Philadelphia 76ers in the series against the Atlanta Hawks. He is averaging 18 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, shooting 51% from the field and 40% from 3-point territory.

Tobias Harris this playoffs:37 PTS, 6 REB, 52 FG%19 PTS, 9 REB, 69 FG%29 PTS, 13 REB, 57 FG%21 PTS, 13 REB, 33 FG%28 PTS, 9 REB, 53 FG%20 PTS, 10 REB, 62 FG%22 PTS, 6 REB, 58 FG%22 PTS, 8 REB, 63 FG%Worth every penny. pic.twitter.com/WYaZTJ0QQL
— StatMuse (@statmuse) June 12, 2021

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Harris was one of the major reasons why the Philadelphia 76ers were able to force a Game 7, as he ended Game 6 with 24 points on 8-14 shooting from the floor.

He has played some exemplary defense as well, and there is a good probability of him coming through for the 76ers tonight as well.

#2 - The Philadelphia 76ers have shot better from the field

Philadelphia 76ers v Atlanta Hawks - Game Six

The Philadelphia 76ers have registered an effective field goal percentage (eFG%) of 56.1 so far this series. It stands out in comparison to the Atlanta Hawks' shooting efficiency, who have shot just above 50%.

The Philadelphia 76ers have multiple players who can get hot from the field on any given night (Seth Curry, Tobias Harris and Furkan Korkmaz and Shake Milton), which gives them an advantage over the Hawks going into Game 7.

#1 - Bogdan Bogdanovic's potential absence

Philadelphia 76ers v Atlanta Hawks - Game Four

Bogdan Bogdanovic left Friday’s game with “right knee soreness*” and did not return. Bogdanovic has been the Atlanta Hawks' second-best player this postseason, and his potential absence could swing the tie in favor of the Philadelphia 76ers.

An @emoryhealthcare injury update:Bogdan Bogdanovic (right knee soreness) will not return pic.twitter.com/UCqwwd9l9Q
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) June 19, 2021

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Bogdanovic's scoring and playmaking prowess has hurt the Philadelphia 76ers throughout the series, as they haven't been able to find an answer to the European swingman's talent. Bogdanovic has put up close to 15 points and 4 rebounds this series, apart from playing some commendable defense.

The Atlanta Hawks are already dealing with injuries to key players like DeAndre Hunter and Cam Reddish, and if Bogdanovic is not able to suit up tonight, it will put them in a seriously disadvantageous position.

*Bogdanovic is listed as questionable for Game 7

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