Just like what he did way back in the 2021 playoffs, Trae Young sent the New York Knicks packing--but this time in the NBA Cup.
Young registered a 22-point,11 assist double-double as the Atlanta Hawks knocked off the Knicks via 108-100 quarterfinal win, moving on in the next round of the NBA Cup, Thursday, December 12.
THE HAWKS ARE VEGAS BOUND 🎰
— ESPN (@espn) December 12, 2024
Atlanta's second-half comeback eliminates the Knicks as they move on to the #EmiratesNBACup semifinals 🔥
De'Andre Hunter came up big off the bench with 24 markers while Jalen Johnson finishing with a strong 21-point, 15-rebound double-double.
Hawks with the ball movement 👀
— NBA (@NBA) December 12, 2024
Ends on the De'Andre Hunter 3 🎯
🏆 ATL-NYK
🏆 Quarterfinals on ESPN
After trailing by as much as 12 points, the Hawks banked on a 34-18 third quarter to take a 81-72 lead entering the fourth.
HAWKS ON A 27-8 RUN 🔥
— NBA (@NBA) December 12, 2024
De'Andre Hunter slams it down with authority as the Hawks continue a strong 3Q!
🏆 Quarterfinals on ESPN pic.twitter.com/T1CZWEmh6K
With the win, the Hawks arrange a blockbuster semifinal duel against Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks.
On the other hand, Karl-Anthony Towns had monster 19-point, 19-rebound double double with Josh Hart topscoring the squad with 21.
Mikal Bridges also dropped 19 more while Jalen Brunson had 14 markers as the Knicks slipped to 15-10 for the season with the loss.
