The Hawks vs. 76ers live stream now revolves around a big game-time decision. It is the status of Philly's Joel Embiid, who would have been the team's leading force against Atlanta's Trae Young (who is also looking to continue a solid first round performance). In any case, will the first test be this NBA Playoffs live stream?

The 76ers finished the regular season with the best record in the Eastern Conference. Much of their success was due to the season Joel Embiid put together. The 27-year-old big man averaged 10.6 rebounds per game this year while scoring 28.5 points per game. His overall play earned him a finalist for this year's MVP award. Philadelphia's only real threat to at least make it to the conference finals seemed to be something that has plagued them in the past: injuries.

Last year, Ben Simmons missed the playoffs with a knee injury and the Sixers were swept in the first round by the Celtics. This year, Joel Embiid suffered a meniscus tear in Game 4 against Washington, putting their postseason run in jeopardy. The Sixers' official word is that he will be available to play all day, but the general consensus is that Embiid will play if Philly is in trouble in this series. Until Embiid returns, the Sixers will have to rely on fellow All-Star Ben Simmons and Tobias Harris, the team's second-leading scorer.

The Hawks advance to the second round for the first time since 2016 and do so after beating the Knicks in five games. Trae Young was superb in the series, averaging 29.2 points and 9.8 assists per game. Both of those numbers are above his regular season averages.The 76ers beat the Wizards in five games to advance to the conference semifinals for the third time in four years. Philly is looking for its first conference finals appearance in 20 years.

The Sixers enter Game 1 as 2.5-point favorites. The over/under is 220.5.

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In the U.S., the Hawks vs. 76ers live stream will air on ABC and ESPN3, tipping off at 1 p.m. ET.

You can get this game on Sling TV and FuboTV if you have not already cut the cord and have the cable package. However, ESPN and TNT (another big NBA channel) are both included in the $35 Sling Orange package, but TNT is not on Fubo.

Both are two of our picks for our best streaming services list, but you may be annoyed to learn that Sling does not have ABC (which you can get with one of the best TV antennas). However, ESPN3 simulcasts ABC's NBA playoff games, so using Sling should not be a problem.

British basketball fans rely on Sky Sports. The Hawks vs. 76ers live stream is not on Sky Sports.

NBA League Pass is available in the UK.

Canadian hoops fans can watch Hawks vs. 76ers on SportsNet, which can be added to your package if you do not already have it. The game will be broadcast on SN1.

NBA League Pass is also available in Canada.