The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Phoenix Suns 124-115 in Atlanta. The Phoenix Suns had their 11 game winning streak snapped by the Hawks. The Hawks are gaining momentum after a slow start to the season. The Hawks have now won eight of their last nine games themselves. They now sit at 25-26 on the season and are in 10th place in the NBA’s Eastern Conference.
Trae Young had a huge game for the Hawks. He scored 43 points 16-for-25 shooting from the field. He knocked down 6-for-11 from behind the three-point line. He also dished out five assists in 36 minutes of play. Young seems to relish moments like this. Games where he plays against the best competition he tends to step up his play even more. Young spoke on this postgame.
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“I think I just grew up just watching these moments and thinking about being in these moments,” Young said about the opportunity to face “the best team in the league with the best record. … I love these moments.”
More Hawks Contributions
- Kevin Huerter scored 19 points, grabbed three rebounds, and dished out three assists.
- John Collins scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.
- DeAndre Hunter scored 13 points and grabbed two rebounds.
- Danilo Gallinari scored 12 points, grabbed six rebounds, and dished out three rebounds.
- Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 11 points, grabbed two rebounds, and dished out six assists.
The Hawks travel to Toronto today to face the Raptors today, 2/4. Tip-off is at 7:30 pm Eastern/6:30 pm Central.
