Overview

• Trae Young, sidelined since February with a finger injury, returns to play in the Hawks' final home game against the Hornets.
• The All-Star guard will be on a minutes restriction as he recovers, aiming to regain his form for the play-in tournament.
• Hawks, currently 10th in the East, are vying for the No. 9 spot to secure home-court advantage in the first play-in game.
• Several key players including Dejounte Murray and De’Andre Hunter are out, adding pressure on Young's return.
• Trade rumors and a crucial play-in race backdrop Young's comeback, heightening the stakes for the Hawks.