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The Atlanta Hawks won the first game against the New York Knicks on a last-second game-winner by Trae Young. His self-belief and self-confidence shone through in that final right-handed runner which gave the Hawks home-court advantage.
This play was crucial for the chances for the Hawks in this series. In the last portion of the regular season, the Hawks lost their last five games away from home. They won their last 11 games at home which was the best streak in the NBA for a team on their own floor.