Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young has proven time and time again that he can hit a long-range 3-pointer when called upon, and Tuesday night against the Utah Jazz was no different.
The Jazz tied the game with less than three seconds remaining. Atlanta passed the ball to Young, who took one dribble, stopped short of midcourt and scored the game-winning goal from 49 feet.
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Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young, No. 11, reacts to a 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, No. 11, shoots a three-point shot from half court over Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton, No. 2, at the buzzer to win a basketball game of the NBA on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 in Salt Lake City. . (AP Photo/Rob Gray)
Young’s teammates harassed him in the middle of the field.
“This is part of what I do,” Young said after the game. “I always get guys involved, I’ve always been able to find people. I feel like I’m the type of guy that can pass you openly. You don’t have to be open for me to give you the ball. I can see things and get you to a good place.” .
Young scored 24 points and 20 assists in the 124-121 victory.
“I knew we had three seconds,” Young said. “I could do a couple of dribbles and get closer to the middle of the court, and then I made sure to use 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 efficiency. The veteran guard was 6 of 16 from the field, but only had two turnovers.
“He takes a lot of pride in being efficient and knowing when it’s time to turn the ball over and when it’s time to impress himself in the game from a scoring standpoint,” Hawks coach Quin Snyder said.
Atlanta improved 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 on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rob Gray)
Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen had 35 points, two rebounds and two steals to lead the team. Collin Sexton, who tied the game with just seconds left, scored 24 points.
Utah fell to 9-26 on the year.
