Trae Young Leads Hawks to Victory Over Hornets in High-Scoring Clash

Young's 38 points and crucial plays secured Atlanta's 125-120 win despite LaMelo Ball's standout performance.

Trae Young delivered an impressive 38-point performance, including five 3-pointers, to guide the Atlanta Hawks to a narrow win over the Charlotte Hornets.
LaMelo Ball shone for the Hornets with 34 points and a career-high nine 3-pointers, but his efforts were not enough to secure a victory.
The Hornets were missing key players Brandon Miller and Mark Williams due to injuries, yet managed to keep the game competitive with four players scoring in double figures.
De'Andre Hunter contributed significantly for Atlanta with 24 points, while Jalen Johnson and Dyson Daniels added 16 and 18 points respectively.
The game was closely contested, with Charlotte tying the score twice in the final quarter before Young's decisive plays sealed the win for Atlanta.