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Hawks defeat Cavaliers 124-116 behind Trae Young’s offensive explosion

The Atlanta Hawks were back at home to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Both teams are coming off of losses, but it was the Hawks who were able to pick up the win tonight, winning 124-116.

Trae Young was his regular self in the first quarter, scoring 12 points and shooting 5-of-7 from the field.

The Hawks had active hands on defense in the first quarter recording four steals, including one from Bogdan Bogdanovic that led to a breakaway dunk. The Hawks trailed 36-34 heading into the second quarter.

The second unit came into the game and built on the Hawks good defense in the first, and got into a groove offensively as well.