Jalen Johnson has missed the past few games with a shoulder injury, and Quin Snyder gave an update on his progress.
Prior jubilation turned to shock in the blink of an eye. Atlanta's Trae Young pulled up from half court and buried a game-winner as the buzzer sounded to lift Quin Snyder's Hawks to a 124-121 win over the Utah Jazz.
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) shoots the game-winning shot from half-court as the Utah Jazz host the Atlanta Hawks, NBA basketball in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.
The Atlanta Hawks and the Utah Jazz played out an incredible closing few seconds on Tuesday night, but it was Atlanta’s Trae Young who had the last word with a remarkable game-winning buzzer-beater from beyond halfcourt.
Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young has proved time and time ... Hawks head coach Quin Snyder praised Young’s efficiency. The veteran guard was 6-for-16 from the floor but only had two turnovers.
Trae Young scored a season-high 43 points and the Atlanta Hawks overcame Devin Booker's 35 points to beat Phoenix 122-117 and snap the Suns' three-game winning streak.
The Hawks split their season series with the Suns after defeating them 122-117 on Tuesday night at State Farm Arena.
Trae Young scored a season-high 43 points and the Atlanta Hawks overcame Devin Booker’s 35 points to beat Phoenix 122-117 on Tuesday night and snap the Suns’ three-game winning streak.
Young, averaging 23.1 points and a league-leading 11.9 assists, was part of a lengthy list of sidelined Hawks. It included Jalen Johnson (right shoulder inflammation), De'Andre Hunter (left foot soreness), Larry Nance Jr. (right hand) and rookie Zaccharie Risacher (left adductor irritation).