Trae Young stars as Atlanta Hawks inflict another defeat on Philadelphia 76ers
Thursday 4 April 2019 10:22, UK
Trae Young continued his impressive rookie season with a game-high 33 points as the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.
Young and John Collins combined to score 58 points as the Atlanta Hawks won 130-122 for a third straight victory over the 76ers.
With Atlanta's lead dwindling, Young hit a three-pointer with 1:32 remaining that allowed the Hawks to stretch to stretch their advantage back to eight points, before they saw out the win.
Young was 12-for-18 from the floor, 7-for-7 from the free-throw line, and added 12 assists and seven rebounds.
The 20-year-old has overcome a slow start to life in the NBA to enjoy a stunning second half of the season, during which his per game averages have risen to 19.0 points, 8.1 assists, and 3.7 rebounds.
Young donned a special 'Ice Trae' themed pair of trainers for the game, and lived up to the billing with a nerveless performance.
Click the video at the top of the page to watch Young's dominant performance against the 76ers.
