Young produced 30 points (11-24 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT), one rebound, nine assists and two blocks over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 114-113 loss to the Nets.
It was the third straight game -- and the eighth in nine contests -- that Young led the Hawks in scoring. It was his third straight game scoring 30-plus poitns and he's managed to turn his shooting from the field (though not from beyond the arc) over the past couple of weeks. Young will continue to be the focal point for Atlanta's offense as they face off against Philadelphia and reigning MVP Joel Embiid on Friday.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Another double-double
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Young ended with 32 points (13-28 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, 12 assists and two steals over 37 minutes during Saturday's 132-121 loss to Milwaukee.
Young delivered another impressive despite the fact the Hawks couldn't top the Bucks, one of the contending teams in the Eastern Conference. Regardless of whether the Hawks win or lose, Young has been able to deliver excellent stat lines on a consistent basis, and he continues to deliver first-round value even if his efficiency isn't very high. Through his last 10 games, Young is averaging a robust 29.4 points, 11.1 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.6 steals per contest.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Massive double-double Thursday
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Young produced 45 points (15-29 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 13-16 FT), four rebounds, 14 assists and two steals across 40 minutes during Thursday's 137-135 victory over the Spurs.
Young can light up the scoreboard at any time, and he was impressive Thursday against a combative San Antonio team that battled until the end. Young has been a double-double machine this season and has registered that tally in 11 out of 17 appearances. Plus, this was a season-high mark in scoring, and his third outing with 40 or more points in the current campaign. Young can be prone to deliver some off nights in terms of shooting and turnovers, but his shooting volume and usage rate grant him a high floor every time he steps on the court.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Poor shooting display in loss
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Young finished with 13 points (3-14 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT), one rebound, 10 assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 128-105 loss to the Cavaliers.
Young struggled badly from the field in this one, though he wasn't the only Atlanta player who shot the ball poorly -- no one on the Hawks' roster reached the 20-point mark during the 23-point loss. The 10 assists were a decent output and marked Young's fourth double-double over his last seven contests, but he needs to show more consistency in terms of shooting efficiency to push his fantasy value one step further.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Wins game in OT
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Young finished with 43 points (12-31 FG, 8-16 3Pt, 11-13 FT), four rebounds, nine assists and two steals in 40 minutes during Wednesday's 147-145 overtime victory over the Nets.
The 25-year-old guard set a new season scoring high in the win, and Young came through when it mattered most, as he scored 14 of Atlanta's 16 points in OT. After a bit of a sluggish start to the campaign, he's been his usual self in November, averaging 28.1 points, 11.0 assists, 3.1 threes, 2.9 boards and 1.8 steals over nine games while shooting 42.1 percent from the floor and 38.4 percent from three-point range.
Young posted 38 points (13-17 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), one rebound, eight assists and three steals over 39 minutes during Tuesday's 157-152 loss to the Pacers.
The Hawks and the Pacers engaged in a high-scoring affair that delivered 309 total points, and Young was one of the standout performers of this contest while establishing a back-and-forth duel with Tyrese Haliburton. Young came up short of notching his fourth straight double-double, but his scoring numbers were enough to round out another strong stat line. Regardless of whether he makes an impact as a scorer or playmaker, Young has been outstanding for the Hawks of late, averaging 26.3 points and 11.3 assists per game in eight November contests.
Young finished Friday's 126-116 loss to Philadelphia with 22 points (5-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 10-10 FT), two rebounds, 13 assists and one steal across 37 minutes.
Young has eight double-doubles in 11 appearances this season, and his numbers have been nothing short of outstanding -- he has scored at least 20 points in all but two contests and hasn't dished out fewer than eight assists in any contest. One of the most gifted passers in The Association and an unstoppable scoring threat when he gets hot, Young should be in line for a massive duel against Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers on Tuesday.
Hawks' Trae Young: Struggles with shot again in loss
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Young totaled 15 points (4-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 7-9 FT), one rebound, 17 assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 116-114 loss to the Knicks.
While he found a way to contribute even without a big scoring performance by dishing a season high in assists, the combined 0-for-7 effort from three-point range by Young and Dejounte Murray proved crucial in the close loss. Young does have seven double-doubles in 10 games to begin the campaign, but his 23.5 points per game, 35.6 percent shooting from the floor and 27.8 percent shooting from beyond the arc are well below his usual standards.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Not on injury report
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Young (personal) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Presumably, Young will be back in the starting lineup Wednesday after missing Tuesday's win over the Pistons to spend time with his wife and newborn daughter. Bogdan Bogdanovic replaced Young in the lineup Tuesday, finishing with 17 points, three rebounds, three assists and three triples.
Young (personal) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pistons in Detroit.
Young had previously been listed as questionable heading into Tuesday, but he'll end up getting his first game off of the season after he announced Monday the birth of his daughter via his personal Instagram account. Tuesday marks the front end of a back-to-back set for the Hawks, and it's unclear if Young will be ready to rejoin the team in Atlanta for Wednesday's game against the Knicks. At least for Tuesday's game, Dejounte Murray is likely to slide over to point guard and take on some heavy usage, while reserve players such as AJ Griffin, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Saddiq Bey could be thrust into larger roles as well.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Questionable for Tuesday
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Young is questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Pistons due to personal reasons.
Young may miss his first game of the season while attending to a personal issue. The All-Star point guard has recorded a double-double in six of his last eight appearances, averaging 24.6 points, 10.4 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 35.5 minutes during that stretch. If he's unavailable Tuesday, Dejounte Murray would presumably take over point-guard responsibilities, while Bogdan Bogdanovic, Patty Mills, AJ Griffin and Saddiq Bey would see increased playing time.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Another double-double
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Young had 27 points (7-19 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 10-11 FT), two rebounds, 11 assists and one steal over 38 minutes during Saturday's 117-109 loss to the Heat.
Despite the loss, Young registered his sixth double-double of the season and was impressive as the go-to guy on offense for the Hawks. He's now scored at least 20 points in seven games in a row while dishing out double-digit dimes five times in that stretch, giving him an extremely high floor even on games when he struggles from the field.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Scores season-high 41 points
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Young had 41 points (12-27 FG, 5-15 3Pt, 12-13 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and three steals in 34 minutes during Thursday's 120-119 victory over the Magic.
Young couldn't extend his double-double streak to four games, but he delivered his best scoring output of the campaign while maintaining his efficiency as a passer. Young has dished out at least eight assists in every game thus far and is averaging 24.1 points with 10.1 assists per game to open the campaign.
