5 reasons why Milwaukee Bucks won 118-107 against Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals | 2021 NBA Playoffs

#3 Improved three-point shooting

Jrue Holiday #21 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots a three-point basket

The Milwaukee Bucks and the Atlanta Hawks have not particularly shot the ball well from three-point range. However, the Bucks successfully bettered their opponent in Game 6 to close out the series.

Holiday made four three-pointers out of 12 attempts, while Middleton went 4 of 10. While they were not considered top-of-the-line shooting, it was enough to seal the win against the Hawks.

PJ Tucker hitting the dagger is the most fitting ending to this series with all due respect.

— Mark Jackson’s Burner (@casualtakeking) July 4, 2021

PJ Tucker struggled from the corner, despite it being his favorite position. He went 1 of 7 in the game, with his only make coming in the clutch, which was the perfect way to seal the win for the Milwaukee Bucks.

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#4 Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young failed to produce

Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks

Trae Young hurried back to the Atlanta Hawks starting lineup because the series was on the line. However, the youngster was not 100% fit to play.

The Atlanta Hawks' official injury report listed the guard as questionable. He was included in the starting lineup as the coaching staff believed that he was needed if the team wants to force a Game 7 against the Milwaukee Bucks.

It was all about game management for Young as he treaded carefully to not aggravate his situation. That hampered his ability to drive to the hoop and give the Milwaukee Bucks' defense something to worry about.

What a playoff run for Trae Young and the Hawks.Bright future in Atlanta. pic.twitter.com/b8jkgP4M0W

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 4, 2021

Although his assist count was impressive, he struggled from the field, shooting 4 of 17. He attempted six three-pointers and could not convert any of them.

No one can dispute Young's ability, but his time on the court was not as productive as many would have hoped in such a decisive game.

His tally for the night stands at 15 points, nine assists and four rebounds. He also had the most turnovers for the Atlanta Hawks, with five.

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#5 The Milwaukee Bucks cashed in on their free-throw opportunities

Bobby Portis #9 of the Milwaukee Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks were near perfect from the charity stripe, and this played a significant role in the victory. The Atlanta Hawks managed to curtail the Bucks' scoring in the paint but fouled a lot in the process.

It was near-perfect for the Milwaukee Bucks from the free-throw line. Of the five Bucks players that were sent to the line, only Holiday missed as he failed to convert 2 of 3 shots.

The Milwaukee Bucks shot 90.5% from the line, the highest so far in this series. Bobby Portis did an exceptional job filling in for Giannis Antetokounmpo and shot 6 of 6 from the line.