Overview

• Trae Young was ejected late in the fourth quarter after earning two technical fouls for throwing the ball at one referee and kicking it away from another.
• Officials described Young's actions as 'making a mockery of the game,' while Young defended his outburst as standing up for teammates he felt were overlooked by referees.
• The Orlando Magic defeated the Atlanta Hawks 120-95, clinching the No. 7 seed and advancing to face the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs.
• Young, who scored a game-high 28 points, is expected to face a fine but will remain eligible for Atlanta's elimination game on Friday against the winner of the Bulls-Heat matchup.
• Hawks coach Quin Snyder acknowledged Young's frustration but emphasized the importance of maintaining composure as Atlanta prepares for its win-or-go-home game.