“Trae Young will eventually end up #1 on the list for the most 30-point, 10-assist games ever”: NBA Twitter lauds the Hawks star for recording the 3rd most 30p/10a games before the All-Star break in history

Advait Jajodia | 09/02/2022
“Just trying to get a little bit better in every area, I'll continue doing that”: Trae Young talks about his consistent improvements and aspirations of winning an NBA championship

Trae Young was simply stunning in the Hawks’ 133-112 win over the Pacers, dropping 34 points and 11 assists.

After losing two straight games on the road, the Atlanta Hawks started their short two-game homestand with a convincing win over the Pacers. It was a tough night for Indiana, trading away Domantas Sabonis, and then getting blown out by Trae Young and co. by 21 points.

Coming off a subpar 17 point performance against the Mavs, Ice Trae came out with all guns blazing. In the 29:31 minutes, Young took on the floor, the 22-year-old recorded 34 points, 11 assists while shooting an impressive 65/66/100 split.

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His 13th 30p/10a game of this season is the 3rd most in NBA history before the All-Star break. The shifty sharpshooter is now only 3 such games away from tying the great Allen Iverson for the 5th spot on the all-time.

NBA Twitter lauds Trae Young for his special feat

As soon as Young’s achievement went viral on social media, NBA Twitter blew up with reactions.

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Young has been averaging a staggering 27.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 9.3 assists per game. At this rate, Trae could possibly end up clinching his first-ever All-NBA team selection.

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Advait Jajodia, an NBA and Tennis journalist for The SportsRush, has had a passion for both sports for over a decade. His admiration for Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, and Rafael Nadal pushed him to gain a profound understanding of the sports. With a background as a multi-sport athlete, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood and the court to offer insightful analysis. Over four years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 22-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 4,700+ articles.

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