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Hawks’ Slide Deepens With Sixth Straight Loss To Knicks As Trae Young Struggles

The skid since Trae Young’s MCL return has sharpened scrutiny of his fit in Atlanta.

Overview

  • Atlanta fell 128-125 at home to New York, extending the losing streak to six games.
  • Trae Young posted nine points on 2-of-9 shooting with 10 assists and six turnovers, including a late giveaway.
  • Knicks fans in attendance booed Young at the free-throw line inside State Farm Arena.
  • Knicks commentator Alan Hahn criticized Young’s effort on a defensive play in a clip shared on social media.
  • The Hawks are 15-18, and outside speculation about a possible Young trade has resurfaced, with online analyses citing steep on/off defensive rating splits this season.