Game 6 between the Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals will tip off at 8:00 p.m. EST, according to Chris Forsberg of ESPN Boston.

NBA officially locks in Game 6: Hawks at Celtics on Thursday for 8 p.m. on TNT.

— Chris Forsberg (@ESPNForsberg) May 9, 2012

Of course, the Celtics wouldn't have needed a Game 6 if they finished the job on Tuesday night in Atlanta. Given quite a few opportunities to finish the Hawks, but Atlanta earned an 87-86 win. Boston is still in a good position, though, as it leads the best-of-seven series 3-1.

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