Trae Young Leads Hawks Past Knicks to NBA Cup Semifinals
Atlanta's second-half surge, fueled by Young's playmaking and dominant rebounding, secured a 108-100 victory at Madison Square Garden.
- Trae Young recorded 22 points, 11 assists, and five rebounds, orchestrating a decisive third-quarter run to erase the Knicks' halftime lead.
- Jalen Johnson contributed a near triple-double with 21 points, 15 rebounds, and seven assists, bolstering Atlanta's offensive and defensive efforts.
- The Hawks dominated the glass with 22 offensive rebounds, capitalizing on second-chance opportunities to outpace the Knicks in the second half.
- Dyson Daniels' elite defense limited Knicks star Jalen Brunson to 14 points on 5-of-15 shooting, disrupting New York's offensive rhythm.
- Atlanta advances to face the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Cup semifinals, continuing their strong tournament performance against top Eastern Conference teams.
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