
Trae Young's Last-Second Heroics Propel Hawks to Victory Against Jazz
Trae Young hits a stunning half-court shot to secure a thrilling win for the Atlanta Hawks over the Utah Jazz.
Trae Young hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer from beyond the half-court line, securing a 124-121 victory for the Atlanta Hawks over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night.
Young received an inbounds pass and, while being loosely guarded by Collin Sexton, dribbled to just short of half court before launching a 49-foot shot as time expired. This came after Sexton had tied the game with a 3-pointer with four seconds remaining.
Young concluded the night with 24 points and 20 assists. Dyson Daniels contributed 16 points, seven assists, and six rebounds. The Hawks halted a three-game losing streak. Clint Capela scored 18 points, and De’Andre Hunter added 17.
For the Jazz, Lauri Markkanen had a season-high 35 points and made eight 3-pointers. Sexton matched Young’s point total with 24, while Walker Kessler registered 21 points and 10 rebounds.
Takeaways
- Hawks: Demonstrated a balanced offense with seven players scoring in double figures.
- Jazz: Overcame deficits of 14 and 16 points in the first two quarters, making it a one-possession game by halftime.
Key Moment
Young’s astonishing shot at the buzzer not only ended the Hawks’ losing streak but also marked their fifth victory in the last eight games.
Key Stat
The Jazz have only won twice in their last 15 home games.
Up Next
Atlanta will conclude a six-game road trip against Phoenix on Thursday, while Utah faces Miami at home the same day.