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Trae Young Got the Last Word in his NBA Postseason Debut

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In his NBA playoff debut, Trae Young hit a game-winning floater with 0.9 seconds left to give the Hawks a 107-105 win and 1-0 lead in their best-of-seven series with the New York Knicks.

On the winning shot, Trae preyed on the perfect moment to push past his defender after waving off a screen from John Collins, who had lost a shoe trying to break free from a defensive player's grasp.

Lou Williams had a word of advice in the huddle before the final score.

"I told him, 'Don't pass the ball.' That was my advice.