Trae Young was simply stunning in the Hawks’ 133-112 win over the Pacers, dropping 34 points and 11 assists.
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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.
Trae Young really does it all 👏 pic.twitter.com/vVLrzasqt4
— Hawks Nation (@HawksNationCP) February 9, 2022
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.
Best PG in the nba
— ً (@BolWrld) February 9, 2022
It’s too easy. Mavs should’ve kept Trae over Luka.
— Luka Donut (@Luka_Donut) February 9, 2022
3 quarters and did this COLD.
— KimoLBJisBack (@NotKimoLBJ) February 9, 2022
Trae has some crazy “these are the only players that have ever done this” in his pocket…this might not be the best one lol https://t.co/HU3nWObyEU
— Justin Udany (@JustinUdany) February 9, 2022
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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.