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Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young has proven time and time again that he can hit the long-range 3-pointer when asked to, and Tuesday night against the Utah Jazz was no different.
The Jazz tied the game with less than three seconds left. Atlanta inbounded the ball youngwho took one dribble and stopped before half court to hit a 49-foot game-winner.
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Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young, #11, reacts to the game-winning half-court shot against the Utah Jazz during an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rob Gray)
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young, #11, shoots a three-pointer from half court over Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton, #2, at the buzzer to win an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rob Gray)
Young’s teammates attacked him at half court.
This is part of what I do, Young said after the game. “I’m always getting guys involved, I’ve always been able to find people. I feel like I’m a guy who can pass you open. You don’t have to be open just to get you the ball. I see things and get you in a good spot.”
Young had 24 points and 20 assists in the 124-121 win.
I knew we had three seconds, Young said. “I was able to take a few dribbles and be closer to half court and then I made sure I used my legs and put some air on the ball and that was important.”
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Hawks head coach Quin Snyder praised Young’s effectiveness. The veteran was 6-for-16 from the floor but had just two turnovers.
“He took a lot of pride in being efficient and knowing when it’s time to pass the ball and when it’s time to impress the game from a scoring standpoint,” Hawks coach Quin Snyder said.
Atlanta improved the record to 19-18 with the win.
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young, #11, dribbles the ball against Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler, #24, during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rob Gray)
Jazz forward Laura Markkanen he had 35 points, two rebounds and two steals to lead the team. Collin Sexton, who tied the game with just seconds left, had 24 points.
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Utah fell to 9-26 on the year.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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