Trae Young hits clutch three-pointer as Hawks beat Magic
Sunday 27 October 2019 08:40, UK
Trae Young capped a stellar 39-point performance by hitting a clutch three-pointer in the final minute to earn the Atlanta Hawks a 103-99 win over the Orlando Magic.
Orlando scored six straight points to take their biggest lead at 90-85 with 6:43 left, but Young twice pulled the Hawks even with baskets before giving hem the lead for good with a lay-up with 1:02 left.
He followed with a dagger three-pointer with 26.2 seconds remaining to make it 102-97, a basket that sealed Atlanta's second win of the season.
Young made 16 of his 25 shots, including 5-of-10 from three-point range. He also contributed nine assists and seven rebounds.
The 2018-19 Rookie of the Year runner-up started the game in red-hot form, scoring 10 points in the first 3:45 of the game. A spin move and mid-range jumper took Young's tally to 17 with 1:42 left in the second quarter.
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In the third quarter, Young stole possession from Aaron Gordon before advancing up court, pulling up and training a three-pointer to extend the Hawks' lead to nine.
While the Magic fought back, Young's late heroics ensured Atlanta's unbeaten start to the season continued.
