In the absence of Trae Young, Murray, and others, stepped up.
The Atlanta Hawks handed the Milwaukee Bucks their first defeat of the season as they came through with a statement victory — without Trae Young — at State Farm Arena on Monday night, 117-98.
Dejounte Murray scored 25 points while rookie AJ Griffin enjoyed his best night as a professional scoring 24 points off the bench. For the Bucks — again without Khris Middleton — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 25 points, Jrue Holiday added 16 to the Milwaukee cause.