ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks were once again down several key players in Friday’s game against the Sacramento Kings, but that didn’t stop them from fighting until the end. Players such as Garrison Mathews and Keaton Wallace kept the Hawks in the game as they combined for 11 three-pointers, but it was Trae Young who once again did it all for team. Young finished the game with 25 points and 12 assists, but he played 42 minutes.
After the game, head coach Quin Snyder only answered one question and had a mic drop moment talking about Young’s performance. After the game, head coach Quin Snyder only answered one question and had a mic drop moment talking about Young’s performance.
Young has had to shoulder more responsibility with the Hawks down so many players, but he’s been able to produce in those moments. The Kings didn’t make it easy on Young, throwing multiple bodies on him, taking away his driving lanes, and playing aggressively. Young still found a way to counter that and get his teammates involved, while also hitting some big shots as well to get the Hawks back in the game.
“Keaton came in the game, Garrison came in the game, and really changed the game, and that’s what happens when guys get opportunities and they take advantage of it,” Young said after the game. “We made some runs, weren’t able to take the lead, but we fought, and it was good to see.”
